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LT05 ZJV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 ZJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2018 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,885 miles

tyre pressure moniter light on

Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,885 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

tyre pressure moniter light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,633 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

outer sills not visable due plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,622 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills not visable due plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,000 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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LT05 ZJV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT05 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

LT05 ZJV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 ZJV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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