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SG55 ZYX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,821 mi
Last recorded154,821 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,821 miles

Nearside Front drop link worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,343 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 125,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 120,660 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,521 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim buckled

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,111 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 93,139 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,504 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,028 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,028 miles

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

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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SG55 ZYX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SG55 ZYX, 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 SG55 ZYX registered?

SG55 ZYX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SG55 ZYX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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