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GJ55 NWF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,093 mi
Last recorded141,093 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 141,093 miles

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

brake discs slightly lipped/worn

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 130,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 6k (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.3k (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 110,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx5k (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 102,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2012 95,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,571 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,327 miles

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

n/s/r o/s/r tyres on 1.6 mm

o/s/f tyre low small cuts in tyre wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,906 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,906 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,258 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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GJ55 NWF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWF, 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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GJ55 NWF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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