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NV55 WBJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,229 mi
Last recorded133,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,229 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 133,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,488 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm inner edag (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm inner edag (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 121,301 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm inner edag (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm inner edag (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,417 miles

Front prop joint worn

Fail 10 Aug 2022 113,417 miles

Front prop joint worn

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 79,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,884 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2013 52,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 47,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,996 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,388 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 WBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV55 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

NV55 WBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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