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NA05 CWY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,274 mi
Last recorded152,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 CWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 152,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 141,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 135,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 131,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 126,287 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 124,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,163 miles

handbrake lever reserve travel high

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever reserve travel high

Pass 14 May 2018 98,618 miles

rear components corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,856 miles

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

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,342 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 22,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,457 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 CWY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

NA05 CWY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is NA05 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA05 CWY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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