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SY05 BZS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,436 mi
Last recorded185,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 BZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 185,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 179,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 179,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 172,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 166,030 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO OBTAIN A READING ON THE DGA

Pass 29 Jul 2014 152,119 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 152,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 136,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,698 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,732 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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SY05 BZS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY05 BZS, 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 SY05 BZS registered?

SY05 BZS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is SY05 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 BZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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