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NX05 UKZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,446 mi
Last recorded171,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 171,446 miles

Front + Rear Suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front + Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 171,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front + Rear Suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front + Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 170,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded but appear serviceable

Pass 22 Feb 2024 169,466 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 169,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,530 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 168,530 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 167,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 165,408 miles

Rear discs lightly scored

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 162,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 160,179 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 155,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 136,821 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 124,775 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,135 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 101,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,685 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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NX05 UKZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX05 UKZ, 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 NX05 UKZ registered?

NX05 UKZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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