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GN55 FZJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 154,609 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,094 miles

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

Noise from gearbox / clutch when pedal depressed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 148,094 miles

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

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

Noise from gearbox / clutch when pedal depressed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 143,533 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/55/17 103w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 143,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 103w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake travel getting long

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/55/17 103w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,102 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Jul 2019 138,102 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,704 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,266 miles

all brake pads low

slight wear/play in front lower arm suspension arm bushes

very slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,630 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,377 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,458 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside-offside rear tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,875 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GN55 FZJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN55 FZJ, 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 GN55 FZJ registered?

GN55 FZJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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