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NU55 UUR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear warning indicator lamp on (nearside wear indicator wire to N.S.F.brake broken (pads not worn)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator lamp on

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,875 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,706 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Feb 2009 42,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,885 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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NU55 UUR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU55 UUR, 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 NU55 UUR registered?

NU55 UUR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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