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RY05 NMX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,566 mi
Last recorded191,566 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 191,566 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn rear split (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from under plastic covers

Fail 28 Jun 2019 187,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from front

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Apr 2018 161,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 153,970 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some areas components

pads wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2016 147,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some areas components

pads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,232 miles

O/S/F tyre wall cut, no cords visible. O/S/F tyre perished. N/S/F tyre wall & tread cut, no cords visible. O/S/R tyre perished. N/S/R cuts in tread, no cords visible.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F tyre wall cut, no cords visible. O/S/F tyre perished. N/S/F tyre wall & tread cut, no cords visible. O/S/R tyre perished. N/S/R cuts in tread, no cords visible.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear seat belt only locks when button is pressed.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 117,843 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear seat belt only locks when button is pressed.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 104,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,460 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,596 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,117 miles

front and rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,295 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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RY05 NMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RY05 NMX, 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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What year was RY05 NMX registered?

RY05 NMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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