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NA05 BBN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,449 mi
Last recorded205,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 BBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 205,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2023 205,443 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 202,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 198,030 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,322 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 188,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 177,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 157,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,495 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 134,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 105,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs, slightly worn.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs, slightly worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,318 miles

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

offside rear disc corroding on outter face

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,231 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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NA05 BBN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NA05 BBN, 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 NA05 BBN registered?

NA05 BBN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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