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AV55 KZZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,709 mi
Last recorded163,709 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 163,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,496 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFF SIDE READING LOW (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH PADS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,277 miles

both n/s brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 140,206 miles

n/s rear tyre low

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,192 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 136,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,504 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,754 miles

Diesel emmisions too clean to obtain results

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,505 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,505 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 115,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,476 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,878 miles

all tyres worn 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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AV55 KZZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV55 KZZ, 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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AV55 KZZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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