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GJ55 NSY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,215 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,087 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,163 miles

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn Excessively free play ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,163 miles

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

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn Excessively free play ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,866 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under car covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under car covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2010 34,819 miles

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

deep cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,666 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tail light lens cracked

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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GJ55 NSY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ55 NSY, 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 GJ55 NSY registered?

GJ55 NSY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is GJ55 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 NSY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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