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SO05 NXB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,877 mi
Last recorded177,877 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,532 miles

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,040 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 165,040 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 162,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 162,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front shocks corroding

parking brake just met legal requirements

Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,708 miles

plastic side sill fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2019 154,699 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure bar bar elec not attached (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge no tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic side sill fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded join ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2017 133,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded join ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connected suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,469 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,093 miles

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 12 Jul 2012 75,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,607 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,597 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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SO05 NXB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SO05 NXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 NXB registered?

SO05 NXB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SO05 NXB safe to buy?

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