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NY54 OYX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,456 mi
Last recorded201,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 201,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 189,101 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 189,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper linkage worn to point fouling bonnet when in operation

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 173,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 173,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper loose ,too high and fouling offside wiper . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside parking brake binding on (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50ZR18 edges badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50ZR18 edges badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50ZR18 on 2mm and inner edge badly worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise 4x4 fault warning lamp on continuously

Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,397 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning right hand side of lamp some segments inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper mount worn and moving , rattling against bonnet.

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged but not affecting correct operation.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 163,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning right hand side of lamp some segments inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper mount worn and moving , rattling against bonnet.

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged but not affecting correct operation.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 150,656 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 150,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose over propshaft

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 V 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 V 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 145,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 V 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 V 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,765 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,765 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,824 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,997 miles

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

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 125,994 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,607 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,461 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edges / child seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,461 miles

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

all four tyres worn on inside edges / child seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,619 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 74,619 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 64,680 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 24 Apr 2008 52,486 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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NY54 OYX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY54 OYX, 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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NY54 OYX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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