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YF54 PZG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,162 mi
Last recorded167,162 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 PZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 167,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 167,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,553 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,151 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 147,145 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 133,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,099 miles

very slight niose o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,097 miles

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

very slight niose o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,677 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,235 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper covers loose

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,772 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,889 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,421 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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YF54 PZG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 PZG, 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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YF54 PZG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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