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NL55 JOJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,556 mi
Last recorded134,556 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 JOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,556 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,931 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions test result

Fail 6 May 2015 72,176 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions test result

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,793 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,775 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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NL55 JOJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL55 JOJ, 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 NL55 JOJ registered?

NL55 JOJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is NL55 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 JOJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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