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T321 NYY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,785 mi
Last recorded164,785 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 NYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 164,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 163,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 147,475 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 24 May 2022 147,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 May 2021 134,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin inner wearing thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 134,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin inner wearing thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 126,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 126,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,989 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 113,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bush

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,619 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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T321 NYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T321 NYY, 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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T321 NYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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