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NV55 KOB

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,628 mi
Last recorded151,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,628 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 151,620 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake retain anti squeal clip missing

Pass 28 Dec 2024 144,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,684 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,390 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,249 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,343 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,256 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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NV55 KOB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV55 KOB, 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 NV55 KOB registered?

NV55 KOB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is NV55 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 KOB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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