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WD55 PZN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,360 mi
Last recorded158,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 PZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 158,360 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 144,429 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 144,429 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 144,324 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,705 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,927 miles

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,065 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 25,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 25,051 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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WD55 PZN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WD55 PZN, 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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WD55 PZN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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