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DY55 ZGU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,044 miles

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,044 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,618 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,416 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,467 miles

exhaust emmisions smoke test reading to lean to register on smoke meter

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,466 miles

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

exhaust emmisions smoke test reading to lean to register on smoke meter

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,121 miles

Handbrake very noisey on application

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Handbrake very noisey on application

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,440 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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DY55 ZGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY55 ZGU, 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 DY55 ZGU registered?

DY55 ZGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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