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DE55 ZYZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 131,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,749 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 127,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,147 miles

6 leds inop in centre stop light

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 120,147 miles

6 leds inop in centre stop light

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,822 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,447 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,618 miles

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

front and rear brake pads 3-4000 miles left

Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 87,087 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,920 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 81,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,193 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,622 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,745 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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DE55 ZYZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DE55 ZYZ, 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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DE55 ZYZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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