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YX05 NKE

2005 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z345,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,070 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,133 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,315 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,051 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,557 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,550 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,568 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,545 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 22 Apr 2008 14,962 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,962 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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YX05 NKE is a 2005 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 NKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX05 NKE registered?

YX05 NKE is a 2005 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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