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NV55 PVA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,730 mi
Last recorded189,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 189,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 185,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 178,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 173,061 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 167,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 157,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 145,576 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 145,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,238 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,238 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s and n/s/r tubeless valves started to perish

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 1 Apr 2013 119,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s and n/s/r tubeless valves started to perish

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emission level to low for reader to detect

Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

emission level to low for reader to detect

slight brake bind registered on offside front brake

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,782 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut in offside rear tyre tread no cords showing

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear seat belt stalk release mechanism stiff in operation

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,047 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 PVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVA, 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 NV55 PVA registered?

NV55 PVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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