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RA05 NGG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 NGG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 106,647 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2019 106,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 100,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,379 miles

baby seat fitted

both rear tyres wearing to limits on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 72,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 72,666 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

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

N/s/f and both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

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 19 Mar 2014 62,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,033 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit, deteriorated between tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 55,098 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,604 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 NGG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RA05 NGG, 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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RA05 NGG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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