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P7 NLA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,246 mi
Last recorded168,246 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 NLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 168,246 miles

4x4 warning light indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

crankshaft pulley badly worn and running off centre

oil leaks from engine

oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 3 Oct 2025 168,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 warning light indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

crankshaft pulley badly worn and running off centre

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged & tread worn low

offside front tyre worn badly on edges

oil leaks from engine

oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of run flat damage inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 26 Aug 2023 154,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 151,150 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 2 Sep 2021 150,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 150,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 147,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 147,908 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre edges/side walls worn/nailed

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 140,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Aug 2019 140,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2018 133,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,894 miles

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

emissions too clean

oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring illuminated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 125,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

emissions too clean

oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring illuminated

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,323 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,526 miles

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

tyre pressure light

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,090 miles

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

tyre pressure light

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,542 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,533 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,750 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,416 miles

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

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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P7 NLA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P7 NLA, 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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P7 NLA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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