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NC55 SJU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 SJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,895 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 126,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,037 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,130 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,138 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,409 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))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,251 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,336 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 16,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 7,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 6,436 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 6,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 5,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 3,934 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 SJU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJU, 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 NC55 SJU registered?

NC55 SJU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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