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NC55 SHJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,043 mi
Last recorded151,043 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 151,043 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 151,043 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,196 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,283 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres just starting to show cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 131,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres just starting to show cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,666 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,022 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 58,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,018 miles

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

Front tyres starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,634 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,752 miles

Advise rear tyre`s sign`s of perishing cracking in tread.

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,642 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 21,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC55 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

NC55 SHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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