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GY55 ZXZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,213 mi
Last recorded169,213 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 169,213 miles

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

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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 154,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 144,271 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 144,225 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,106 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,603 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 84,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,311 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,380 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,380 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,083 miles

front inner brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY55 ZXZ 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 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 GY55 ZXZ, 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 GY55 ZXZ registered?

GY55 ZXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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