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BK55 TCZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Coolant warning light on

Oil leak

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE SIGNS OF WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE SIGNS OF WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,814 miles

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

O/S N/S REAR TYRES SIGNS OF WEAR INNER EDGES

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,472 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,712 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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BK55 TCZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK55 TCZ, 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 BK55 TCZ registered?

BK55 TCZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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