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NT05 DDO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,878 mi
Last recorded226,878 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 DDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 226,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 226,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components corroded

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 220,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 220,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 196,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 196,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 191,029 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 182,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 173,132 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 164,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 147,888 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 125,016 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,814 miles

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)

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

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,595 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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NT05 DDO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT05 DDO, 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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NT05 DDO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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