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VE55 ZLV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,712 mi
Last recorded164,712 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 164,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 149,128 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 149,128 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both ( bulbs fitted wrong) (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 131,100 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut left hand front tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,290 miles

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)

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 21 Dec 2012 85,270 miles

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

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

small cuts left hand front tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2012 85,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

small cuts left hand front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,067 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,196 miles

Both ftront tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,196 miles

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

Both ftront tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,310 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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VE55 ZLV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE55 ZLV, 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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VE55 ZLV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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