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NL55 PMV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,716 mi
Last recorded186,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 186,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 180,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2021 167,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 167,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 151,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,042 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,472 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 4mm

handbrake travel starting to get long

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,472 miles

handbrake travel starting to get long

slight engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 4mm

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,355 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,199 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box insecure

both front tyres smooth on inner edges,and worn below tread warning bars

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 71,328 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,422 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 61,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,517 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 41,517 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 PMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL55 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

NL55 PMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is NL55 PMV safe to buy?

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