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RF55 NMO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,718 mi
Last recorded147,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 147,718 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 138,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 131,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 124,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 117,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 110,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 106,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 98,730 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn from inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 92,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached lower bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,895 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,104 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,076 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,999 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,130 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 51,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,269 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 31,269 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,216 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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RF55 NMO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF55 NMO, 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 RF55 NMO registered?

RF55 NMO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is RF55 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 NMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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