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MK55 ZYA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ZYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022
Pass 9 Feb 2021 184,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 184,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 184,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 184,977 miles

4X4 SYSTEM HAS PROBLEM- LIGHT ON DASH

ISSUE WITH PARKING BRAKE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 184,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4X4 SYSTEM HAS PROBLEM- LIGHT ON DASH

ISSUE WITH PARKING BRAKE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 181,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 174,870 miles

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 157,038 miles

drivebelt cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2013 157,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

drivebelt cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2012 131,503 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PAS belt worn

handbrake ratchet worn

undertray damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,503 miles

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

PAS belt worn

handbrake ratchet worn

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,500 miles

frong reg plate slightly damaged

front undertray damaged

front washer jets weak

front wiper blades worn

p.a.s tensioner noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,426 miles

screen chipped

wipers worn

Fail 19 Sep 2009 78,992 miles

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

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

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

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

screen chipped

wipers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2008 54,564 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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MK55 ZYA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 MK55 ZYA, 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 MK55 ZYA registered?

MK55 ZYA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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