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RA05 NFC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,514 mi
Last recorded95,514 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 NFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,386 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,338 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

nearside front windscreen wiper not clearing screen.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,500 miles

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

scrapeing from offside rear possibly brake backplate

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,874 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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RA05 NFC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA05 NFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 NFC registered?

RA05 NFC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is RA05 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 NFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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