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DN54 ZWF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ZWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 159,221 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft gator torn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,577 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 128,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 118,845 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2016 95,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,240 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,665 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R unable to carry out complete belt check

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 66,813 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

tiny stone chips over screen.

Fail 12 May 2011 66,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

tiny stone chips over screen.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,348 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,723 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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DN54 ZWF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN54 ZWF, 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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DN54 ZWF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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