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LN55 NBY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,223 mi
Last recorded129,223 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 129,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 129,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,551 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,550 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,289 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,961 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,961 miles

Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant center (10.1 (u))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,600 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 10 Aug 2012 75,751 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,553 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front bonnet hard to close

plastic covers and sills fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,985 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

hand brake travel getting long

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,317 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

screw in nsf tyre

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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LN55 NBY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN55 NBY, 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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What year was LN55 NBY registered?

LN55 NBY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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