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NT05 MHY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

227,222 mi
Last recorded227,222 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 227,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 214,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 203,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 192,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2021 182,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 182,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 171,954 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 171,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 161,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 151,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,851 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Rear pads well worn

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Rear pads well worn

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,223 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge also cracking between tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge also cracking between tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,778 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim covering sills

rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,923 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,317 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 12 Aug 2009 82,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,320 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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NT05 MHY 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 82.6%.

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 MHY, 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 NT05 MHY registered?

NT05 MHY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NT05 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT05 MHY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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