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NG55 ZFU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,240 mi
Last recorded177,240 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ZFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 177,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 172,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 166,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 146,347 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 146,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,001 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 136,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 131,676 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 11 Dec 2015 126,096 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,344 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 98,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,980 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,630 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 ZFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

NG55 ZFU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is NG55 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 ZFU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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