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ND05 DVF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,768 mi
Last recorded141,768 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 141,768 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 141,768 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 132,742 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 130,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 130,098 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,276 miles

Minor oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak FROM LOWER ENGINE AREA,CAN NOT SEE CLEARLY AS UNDERTRAYS FITTED. ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat base fitted,not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,334 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,413 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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ND05 DVF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ND05 DVF, 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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ND05 DVF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for ND05 DVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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