MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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NL05 XCU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NL05 XCU, 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 NL05 XCU registered?
NL05 XCU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is NL05 XCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL05 XCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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