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NL55 RVU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,893 mi
Last recorded145,893 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 RVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2025 142,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front break slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle faulty but operates as intended

Fail 3 Jan 2025 142,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front break slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle faulty but operates as intended

Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,475 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Fail 19 Jan 2024 139,475 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,494 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

noise on auxillary belt

Fail 20 Jan 2023 136,494 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

noise on auxillary belt

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,948 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 126,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 123,713 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,113 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 114,022 miles

engine covers under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,967 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 103,758 miles

engine sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,459 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,548 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,900 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,741 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,264 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 RVU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 RVU registered?

NL55 RVU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is NL55 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 RVU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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