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NH54 ENC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,874 mi
Last recorded125,874 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 ENC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip is missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 125,839 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper spring clip is missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 113,174 miles

Nearside Front brake cailper spring clip is missing

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

knocking rattling from front over bumps

tpms light is on

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded both rear coil springs have coroded

windscreen is damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2022 112,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake cailper spring clip is missing

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light is on

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded both rear coil springs have coroded

windscreen is damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,597 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,347 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,383 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 93,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,441 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,178 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,245 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 65,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,892 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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NH54 ENC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NH54 ENC, 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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NH54 ENC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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