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NX05 ZYH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 ZYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 131,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,453 miles

Oil leak slight leak on rear differential ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,960 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 102,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also plys exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre bald on inner most edge

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner most edge

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,455 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre bald on inner most edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner most edge

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,780 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

insulating cover missing from live battery pickup lead.under bonnet

Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,746 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

insulating cover missing from live battery pickup lead.under bonnet

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,481 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,711 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 43,306 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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NX05 ZYH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX05 ZYH, 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 NX05 ZYH registered?

NX05 ZYH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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