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RL55 NJX

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 171,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 157,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Lower jacking point mount missing,advise

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning advise (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 157,452 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm and inner bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Lower jacking point mount missing,advise

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning advise (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 145,052 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Dec 2020 145,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,294 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays

Offside Front cv boot slight leak grease

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 138,293 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel not locking (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and undertrays

Offside Front cv boot slight leak grease

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,919 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 131,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,744 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint os and ns (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,743 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,263 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs pitted

o/s/r disc badly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 37,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,026 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,023 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

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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RL55 NJX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL55 NJX, 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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RL55 NJX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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