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LN05 ZJU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 129,326 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,221 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 120,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 119,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,828 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner an outer edges

slight oil leaks on transfer box

slight oil leaks on transfer box

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,520 miles

tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,405 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,398 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,276 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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LN05 ZJU 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJU, 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 LN05 ZJU registered?

LN05 ZJU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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