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NV55 RHF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 RHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 153,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 135,042 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

Front Coil spring corroded and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,301 miles

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Mar 2018 123,203 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,992 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,717 miles

brake warning lamp on

rear pads low

Fail 12 Feb 2011 53,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning lamp on

rear pads low

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,926 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 RHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV55 RHF, 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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NV55 RHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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