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NC55 WZO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,154 mi
Last recorded157,154 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 157,154 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belt catch missing ()

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 157,154 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb backing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb backing (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belt catch missing ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low been adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,395 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of some engine components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,421 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,686 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills plastic covers

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,096 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm uneven wear.

slight windscreen damage.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,396 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,910 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,918 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake discs

front tyres 3mm cracks in tread,worn on edges

rear tyres 2mm,cracks in tread

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 WZO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WZO, 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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NC55 WZO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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