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NU55 HWT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,922 mi
Last recorded176,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 HWT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 176,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 168,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 156,633 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 139,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 127,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox vibration rubber weight insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,040 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,040 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,450 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,905 miles

gearbox vibration weight insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2009 85,902 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

gearbox vibration weight insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,150 miles

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

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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NU55 HWT 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 NU55 HWT, 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 NU55 HWT registered?

NU55 HWT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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