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NV55 YPR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,407 mi
Last recorded152,407 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,012 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened track arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 136,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened track arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,716 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,042 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall but not deep enough to exspose cords

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall but not deep enough to exspose cords

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,415 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,251 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 YPR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

NV55 YPR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is NV55 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 YPR 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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