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DY55 NHL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 135,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,996 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,449 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,302 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,145 miles

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

emission s too low to register

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,294 miles

emissions too low to measure

front brake pad linings low

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,216 miles

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

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

emissions too low to measure

front brake pad linings low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,983 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,969 miles

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

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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DY55 NHL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DY55 NHL, 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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DY55 NHL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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