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WN55 ZHV

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

210,460 mi
Last recorded210,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 210,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 2 Dec 2023 202,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 193,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 182,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 177,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 173,439 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,115 miles

Front Pads Wearing Low And Discs Worn

n/s/r Tyre Wearing Close To Legal Limit

Fail 31 Aug 2018 166,115 miles

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

Front Pads Wearing Low And Discs Worn

Handbrake Performance Low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r Tyre Wearing Close To Legal Limit

Pass 25 Aug 2017 158,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 150,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 150,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 140,382 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Aug 2010 89,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,188 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)

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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WN55 ZHV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WN55 ZHV, 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 WN55 ZHV registered?

WN55 ZHV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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