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LN05 ZDW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZDW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,971 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,916 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 123,916 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,442 miles

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 24 Jan 2018 94,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,727 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

o/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,224 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s front tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,206 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,822 miles

Nail in tread of N/S rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,534 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 37,533 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LN05 ZDW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 LN05 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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LN05 ZDW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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