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BW55 RZT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RZT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 156,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 142,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,759 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,668 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underside heavily muddied

Fail 13 Jan 2022 137,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underside heavily muddied

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underside caked in mud

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,119 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,050 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,786 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,494 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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BW55 RZT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW55 RZT, 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 BW55 RZT registered?

BW55 RZT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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