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AO55 ZDX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 88,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,761 miles

both rear tyres at 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,426 miles

both front tyres at 3.5mm tread depth(legal limit is 1.6mm)

both rear tyres at 2mm tread depth(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,866 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth(legal limit is 1.6mm)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,584 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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AO55 ZDX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AO55 ZDX, 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 AO55 ZDX registered?

AO55 ZDX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 ZDX safe to buy?

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