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NA05 VBG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,921 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,811 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Nov 2014 83,788 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2013 77,117 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2013 77,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2012 69,835 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner nand outer edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

runflat indicator light on

Pass 27 Nov 2011 60,880 miles

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

both front tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,515 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,963 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 VBG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

NA05 VBG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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