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VN55 NYS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,203 mi
Last recorded149,203 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 149,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,266 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 144,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,543 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Nearside Rear damage to tyre wall

Offside Front damage to tyre wall

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,540 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 104,935 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,904 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,685 miles

Emission test readings zero[could not register on test equipment].Unable to pick up RPMs on engine.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,636 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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VN55 NYS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN55 NYS, 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 VN55 NYS registered?

VN55 NYS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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