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NK05 WNU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 135,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,631 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Fail 25 Feb 2022 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,799 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,226 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,244 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,423 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 43,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 37,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,723 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,397 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,397 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NK05 WNU 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 73.9%.

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 NK05 WNU, 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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NK05 WNU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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