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RN05 NVS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,314 mi
Last recorded199,314 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 NVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 199,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet doesn't stay up

Offside Rear C.V boot damp

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 195,351 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 195,319 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 182,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 175,270 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has sign of a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2021 170,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 170,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 165,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Haandbrake cable rubbing on drop link gaitor

Fail 25 Aug 2020 165,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Haandbrake cable rubbing on drop link gaitor

Pass 22 Aug 2019 158,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear drop link lower dust covers have been rubbing on handbrake cables

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear diff has sign of leak

transfer box has sign of a leak

Fail 22 Aug 2019 158,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear drop link lower dust covers have been rubbing on handbrake cables

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear diff has sign of leak

transfer box has sign of a leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have wear to outer edges

rear diff has signs of a leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 133,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 121,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,579 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,279 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 40,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,854 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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RN05 NVS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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