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NG55 CYY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,853 mi
Last recorded152,853 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 CYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 135,953 miles

Advise All tyres wearing On Outer Edges

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,185 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,815 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,444 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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NG55 CYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG55 CYY, 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 NG55 CYY registered?

NG55 CYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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