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RY54 ZHJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,700 mi
Last recorded166,700 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 166,700 miles

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 162,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 158,140 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

reversing lights inop

Fail 23 Apr 2021 158,140 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pads worn close to the wear indicators

reversing lights inop

Pass 8 Apr 2020 154,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 147,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 141,085 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 141,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 13,428 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 134,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 125,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 115,221 miles

Wiper mechanism noisy in operation...

Pass 14 May 2014 105,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,178 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 59,178 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,015 miles

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 8 Mar 2008 48,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RY54 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY54 ZHJ, 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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RY54 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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