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EF05 ZYY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,388 mi
Last recorded122,388 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever travel requires attention soon.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever travel requires attention soon.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Tyre monitor lamp permanently illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,755 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

front discs are lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,744 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,743 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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EF05 ZYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF05 ZYY, 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 EF05 ZYY registered?

EF05 ZYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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