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RX55 ZFP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,423 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,627 miles

covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 95,627 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both rear shock dust covers insecure

covers fitted

hand brake travel high needs adjusting

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,472 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,472 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,315 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Aug 2012 51,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,048 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate loose

nearside rear tyre underinflated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

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 ZFP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RX55 ZFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 ZFP registered?

RX55 ZFP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RX55 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZFP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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