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EF55 ZVW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,490 mi
Last recorded197,490 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 197,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 183,786 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 183,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 172,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 172,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 161,341 miles

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

bonnet struts defective

emissions not detected

under tray partially detached

Fail 4 Jan 2023 161,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

bonnet struts defective

emissions not detected

under tray partially detached

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet strut worn

Fail 4 Jan 2022 148,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet strut worn

Pass 31 Dec 2020 139,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge and perished

bonnet strut worn

engine and steering rack damp

front brake discs corroded

temp repair front number plate

Pass 1 Jul 2019 136,623 miles

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

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

Rear Differential is leaking The rear Exhaust box is touching the bumper.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Differential is leaking The rear Exhaust box is touching the bumper.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,265 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Differential leak

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 27 Dec 2017 130,164 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Differential leak

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 31 Dec 2016 126,039 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,807 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 118,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,438 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 10 Jan 2013 98,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,664 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,403 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear differential/driveshaft seal.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,019 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside rear differential/driveshaft seal.

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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EF55 ZVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EF55 ZVW, 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 EF55 ZVW registered?

EF55 ZVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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