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NH54 EOD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,657 mi
Last recorded181,657 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 EOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,657 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake just met VERY MINIMUM MOT requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear heat shield is loose not likely to fall off

Pass 27 Nov 2021 162,371 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met VERY MINIMUM MOT requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet / rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre is more than half worn / getting low

Rear heat shield is loose not likely to fall off

front & rear suspension arms pins / bushes are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 27 Nov 2021 162,371 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met VERY MINIMUM MOT requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet / rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre is more than half worn / getting low

Rear heat shield is loose not likely to fall off

front & rear suspension arms pins / bushes are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Oct 2020 151,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 140,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 136,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components crodded but not weaken

under tray fitted fully underside

Fail 21 May 2018 136,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust bracket broken but secured

rear suspension components crodded but not weaken

under tray fitted fully underside

Pass 29 Jul 2017 130,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,649 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 81,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,178 miles

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 56,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet wont open.

brake wear indicator light on.

handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,992 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,048 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 34,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 EOD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EOD, 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 NH54 EOD registered?

NH54 EOD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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