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NL55 ZYT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,164 mi
Last recorded208,164 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 208,164 miles

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 wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 208,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Very poor effort both sides. !!! (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 205,551 miles

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 inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 205,104 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 186,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake just met the requirements,might need some adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Feb 2019 186,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just met the requirements,might need some adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

loose stoneguard nearside front brake

nearside rear brake rubbing

park brake effort only just pass 19%

Pass 9 Mar 2017 153,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear partly insecure

brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 143,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,926 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 133,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp lit.

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

four wheel drive perm engaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,258 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,228 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 85,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,435 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 62,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,990 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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NL55 ZYT 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 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 NL55 ZYT, 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 NL55 ZYT registered?

NL55 ZYT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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