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ND55 LGF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,225 mi
Last recorded189,225 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 189,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 187,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 185,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 182,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 171,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 171,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 160,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 155,749 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2020 155,749 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 149,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 135,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has slight damage.

Nearside Front Outer tyre has slight damage.

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,717 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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ND55 LGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ND55 LGF, 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 ND55 LGF registered?

ND55 LGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is ND55 LGF safe to buy?

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