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NG55 OYW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,539 mi
Last recorded142,539 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,161 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,783 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,492 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,932 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 24,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,948 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 OYW 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 94.1%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

NG55 OYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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