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RY54 ZVN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,398 mi
Last recorded123,398 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,398 miles

TMPS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2021 123,398 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TMPS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,600 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,617 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre is cracking in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated,(cracking in tread grooves)

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated,(cracking in tread grooves)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,659 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,955 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,652 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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RY54 ZVN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RY54 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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