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NL05 PXU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,079 mi
Last recorded208,079 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 PXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 208,079 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 195,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 195,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 178,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 162,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 157,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 130,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 123,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 117,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 117,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,331 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 111,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,259 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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NL05 PXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NL05 PXU, 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 NL05 PXU registered?

NL05 PXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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