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CX55 ZJU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,329 mi
Last recorded160,329 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 160,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint that bolts to bottom of suspension hub/knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,971 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 7 Jun 2017 107,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,976 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,692 miles

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 24 May 2011 62,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,848 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,488 miles

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

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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CX55 ZJU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX55 ZJU, 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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CX55 ZJU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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