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ET05 GLZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

226,496 mi
Last recorded226,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 226,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 226,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 223,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 216,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 216,516 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 201,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 187,182 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 171,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 171,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 153,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,940 miles

Front brake pads low - discs worn

Rear brake pads low - discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 135,778 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low - discs worn

Rear brake pads low - discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 119,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,765 miles

Exhaust emissions slightly smokey on acceleration but within specification

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,034 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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ET05 GLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET05 GLZ, 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 ET05 GLZ registered?

ET05 GLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is ET05 GLZ safe to buy?

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