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NC55 LPY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 121,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f +n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,258 miles

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low in inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,158 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,104 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,086 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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NC55 LPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NC55 LPY, 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 NC55 LPY registered?

NC55 LPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is NC55 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 LPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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