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YE55 ZDW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,578 mi
Last recorded155,578 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZDW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 155,578 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,241 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,344 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,821 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,981 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,689 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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YE55 ZDW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YE55 ZDW, 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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YE55 ZDW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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