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NH05 WUM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,644 mi
Last recorded183,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 WUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 183,644 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 171,626 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 16 Sep 2021 171,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2020 167,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 161,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 160,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 150,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 140,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,226 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,276 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,000 miles

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

puncture in ns/r tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,379 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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NH05 WUM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH05 WUM, 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 NH05 WUM registered?

NH05 WUM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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