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N88 JSR

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,715 mi
Last recorded150,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 JSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,715 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 150,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 147,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,788 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 146,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear cv gaitor clip missing

Pass 31 Dec 2015 138,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,564 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,674 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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N88 JSR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N88 JSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N88 JSR registered?

N88 JSR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is N88 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 JSR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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