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SM55 ZVA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 ZVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,489 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,459 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,832 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,929 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.00mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,061 miles

airbag light on

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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SM55 ZVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM55 ZVA, 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 SM55 ZVA registered?

SM55 ZVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is SM55 ZVA safe to buy?

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