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NA55 WCL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,197 mi
Last recorded151,197 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 151,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 145,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 142,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 128,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 122,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,655 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 113,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,851 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,585 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,585 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,303 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,889 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,227 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 33,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NA55 WCL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NA55 WCL, 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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NA55 WCL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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