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ND05 FTJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 FTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 176,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 161,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 151,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,873 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 138,258 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 133,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,612 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 110,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 96,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,775 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight grease leak from offside c.v gaiter

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight grease leak from offside c.v gaiter

Pass 31 May 2012 72,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 72,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,774 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f suspension drop link gaiter adrift

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,598 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,568 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,935 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,934 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

OIL LEAK BACK OF ENGINE O/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,385 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 FTJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ND05 FTJ, 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 ND05 FTJ registered?

ND05 FTJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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