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SP55 NXR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,027 mi
Last recorded186,027 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 186,027 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil level low

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Squalling noise from engine invistigate further

Pass 20 Jun 2025 170,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 14 May 2024 158,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 158,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 150,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 142,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 142,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing signs of heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Apr 2020 122,675 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 122,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 116,612 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,958 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,051 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,104 miles

front discs are slightly pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,078 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,338 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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SP55 NXR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SP55 NXR, 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 SP55 NXR registered?

SP55 NXR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 NXR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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