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NG05 BUH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 BUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 110,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,940 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,965 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,876 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,856 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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NG05 BUH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NG05 BUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG05 BUH registered?

NG05 BUH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is NG05 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 BUH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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