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DE55 WZZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,807 mi
Last recorded117,807 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,011 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 19 Oct 2022 113,976 miles

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

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

Rear tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,784 miles

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

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,825 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

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

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,167 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,325 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,514 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,930 miles

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

o/s/r park brake fluctuates

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,601 miles

All tyres perished.

Front t.c.a bushes soft.

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r parkbrake slow on take-up.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,387 miles

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

All tyres perished.

Front t.c.a bushes soft.

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r parkbrake slow on take-up

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 45,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,981 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,588 miles

the front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,790 miles

off side front and near side front and off side rear tyres cracking in tread

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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DE55 WZZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 DE55 WZZ, 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 DE55 WZZ registered?

DE55 WZZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is DE55 WZZ safe to buy?

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