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RX55 ZDU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,827 mi
Last recorded143,827 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 143,827 miles

brake fluid slightly dis coloured

handbrake slightly high

Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,169 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 137,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,281 miles

4x4 light on dash

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bulb warning lgiht on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,280 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected camera on screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 light on dash

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bulb warning lgiht on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,398 miles

all tyres low

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,398 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,589 miles

nsf -rear lower arm ball joint slight play rear brake pipe ferrol corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,973 miles

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

offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,476 miles

both front discs in worn condition

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,095 miles

off side front tyre on 3mm tread

rust on front brake pads

rust on rear brake discs

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,920 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs lightly corroded

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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RX55 ZDU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX55 ZDU, 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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RX55 ZDU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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