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HG55 NKK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower front arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear ALL Diff bushes have slight movement

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS lamp on dash board (pre 2012)

Fail 6 Nov 2023 159,723 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS lamp on dash board (pre 2012)

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cutting out on inner egde

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,740 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 114,736 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,262 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full view of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,618 miles

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,557 miles

zero emissions

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,937 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,308 miles

rear brake pads are very thin at about 2mm and offside rear brake disc very pitted these would have to be changed together

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pads wearing low.

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration rear number plate.

minor leak and damage front exhaust.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,517 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,216 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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HG55 NKK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG55 NKK, 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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HG55 NKK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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