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NG05 FLC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 116,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 113,955 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,421 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,525 miles

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

Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge/ both sides

Fail 15 Feb 2022 94,525 miles

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

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

Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge/ both sides

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,188 miles

Aircon belt cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,932 miles

alternator belt cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,346 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,414 miles

nearside front wheel weights rubbing on brake caliper

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,414 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel weights rubbing on brake caliper

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,003 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

both rear tyres below 1.6mm om shoulders but have a stepped tread depth pattern.

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall,no visible cords.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,500 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 FLC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG05 FLC, 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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NG05 FLC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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