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NK54 TZA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,129 mi
Last recorded195,129 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 195,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 186,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 177,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 177,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 163,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 143,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 143,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on legal LIMIT

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,383 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,383 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,233 miles

both rear tyres low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil low.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,426 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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NK54 TZA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK54 TZA, 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 NK54 TZA registered?

NK54 TZA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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