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NC55 TWK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,197 mi
Last recorded151,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 151,197 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve traevl

Fail 27 Jun 2023 150,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve traevl

Pass 5 Jul 2022 134,059 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 134,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers

rear shock absorbers weak

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 113,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers

rear shock absorbers weak

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,260 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,290 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,038 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 60,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,626 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 45,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,134 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 31,435 miles

Corrosion to inner face of all brake discs

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,435 miles

Corrosion to inner face of all brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,914 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 TWK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

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

Is NC55 TWK safe to buy?

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