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SY55 DLZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,985 mi
Last recorded180,985 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 DLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 180,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 176,895 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both. cracked and insecure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated hardy spicer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front headlamp lenses slightly faded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 151,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 131,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,224 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,051 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,781 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,781 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,194 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,868 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,462 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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SY55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY55 DLZ, 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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SY55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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