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SP55 ZTG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,013 mi
Last recorded210,013 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 210,013 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 210,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 196,258 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 196,258 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 180,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine covers don't allow a full check of some components

undertrays don't allow a full check of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2015 180,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine covers don't allow a full check of some components

undertrays don't allow a full check of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 167,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 146,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 126,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,607 miles

handbrke lever ratchet worn

movement at handbrake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2011 107,607 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bind at nearside rear brake

movement at handbrake lever

rubbing and squeal from rear brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2010 90,482 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,622 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,823 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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SP55 ZTG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP55 ZTG, 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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SP55 ZTG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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