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NV55 YPK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,287 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,688 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 76,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,973 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,973 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,478 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,421 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 YPK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

NV55 YPK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 YPK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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