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ST55 RZC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,061 mi
Last recorded150,061 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 RZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear driveshaft boots slightly leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,287 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

tpms light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,642 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPM light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,381 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,659 miles

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

carried out emissions test smoke meter not detecting an y smoke ( to clean )

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,341 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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ST55 RZC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ST55 RZC, 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 ST55 RZC registered?

ST55 RZC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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