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NG55 ZYE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ZYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 163,313 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 163,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,703 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST LEGAL

EMMISIONS WILL NOT REED

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 152,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing BOTH (4.2.A.1e)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST LEGAL

EMMISIONS WILL NOT REED

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,255 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 110,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 110,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,179 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low to read 0.00

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,212 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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NG55 ZYE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG55 ZYE, 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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NG55 ZYE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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