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NG55 OFN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,859 mi
Last recorded100,859 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,835 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 68,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 63,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,134 miles

f/ discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,528 miles

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

under body corrosion//child seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,608 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,610 miles

offside & nearside rear coil springs corroding at bottom

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 18 Dec 2013 18,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear coil springs corroding at bottom

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,505 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 38,505 miles

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

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

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 OFN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG55 OFN registered?

NG55 OFN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is NG55 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 OFN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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