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WG55 NNK

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,114 mi
Last recorded181,114 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 NNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 181,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 177,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 168,094 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 155,161 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 155,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,832 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 137,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,550 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 129,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,897 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,456 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,983 miles

Near side headlight washer is leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,983 miles

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

Near side headlight washer is leaking

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,410 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,550 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,028 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,726 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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WG55 NNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG55 NNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 NNK registered?

WG55 NNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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