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RN54 NUV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

230,448 mi
Last recorded230,448 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 NUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 230,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wiper mechanism very worn

Both front headlights water filled but images unaffected

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 230,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting in numerous places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights water filled but images unaffected

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wiper mechanism very worn

Pass 15 Oct 2024 215,496 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken one side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Wiper mechanism very worn and insecure catching on bonnet

Fail 15 Oct 2024 215,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken one side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Wiper mechanism very worn and insecure catching on bonnet

Pass 25 Oct 2023 200,645 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 200,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 192,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 192,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 185,656 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 185,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

noise at rear when turning/moving

tpms lamp on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2020 178,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 178,698 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 171,665 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2019 171,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 165,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2017 154,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,407 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 145,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,832 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,811 miles

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

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

nsr shocker cover loose

Fail 16 Oct 2014 127,811 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

nsr shocker cover loose

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 106,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,806 miles

Airbag light on

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2011 93,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Airbag light on

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,294 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RN54 NUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RN54 NUV, 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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RN54 NUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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