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LT05 ZBF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,274 mi
Last recorded69,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 ZBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,850 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,084 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,435 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 9 Mar 2012 36,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 33,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,311 miles

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

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

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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LT05 ZBF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT05 ZBF, 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 LT05 ZBF registered?

LT05 ZBF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LT05 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 ZBF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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