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NC54 EYT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 EYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 136,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Osf brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,748 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Osf brake pads wearing low esp inner

Some centre stop light bulbs inop

Fail 14 Nov 2017 110,741 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not pulling out (5.2.5b)

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Osf brake pads wearing low esp inner

Some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 101,953 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,444 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,430 miles

Child seat moved to free centre belt. Child seat NOT re-fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,430 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat moved to free centre belt. Child seat NOT re-fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,464 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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NC54 EYT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NC54 EYT, 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 NC54 EYT registered?

NC54 EYT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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