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NG55 UKP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 UKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,929 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 81,921 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

near side frony tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 17,385 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 UKP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

NG55 UKP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is NG55 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 UKP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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