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MX55 NXU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,614 mi
Last recorded151,614 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 151,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Fail 10 Aug 2020 143,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 10 Aug 2019 130,143 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 18 Aug 2018 124,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 116,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 96,763 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,588 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,131 miles

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

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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MX55 NXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX55 NXU, 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 MX55 NXU registered?

MX55 NXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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