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S66 NGO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 NGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 131,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,955 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 102,530 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,464 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed From cracks in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed From cracks in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,738 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,486 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe unions corroded

front dics lipped and glazed

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,395 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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S66 NGO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S66 NGO, 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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S66 NGO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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