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RN05 NUP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,320 mi
Last recorded200,320 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 NUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 200,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reg lamp out 1 off 2

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame corroding

Rear suspension parts corroding

surface corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 1 Apr 2022 200,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre outer side wall persihed showing cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reg lamp out 1 off 2

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame corroding

Rear suspension parts corroding

surface corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 7 Jan 2021 196,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 191,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 184,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 184,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Also amber lamp coming on ? (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 176,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,715 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 166,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 153,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 135,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,476 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 119,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,849 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,658 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,989 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,989 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)

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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RN05 NUP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN05 NUP, 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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RN05 NUP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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