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NK05 VVC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 VVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,323 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,323 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 103,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 103,214 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 97,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 97,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 91,179 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper retaining clip (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,072 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,692 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,214 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,833 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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NK05 VVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue 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 NK05 VVC, 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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NK05 VVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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