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MM05 XZB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 XZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 144,500 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temperamental (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 130,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 129,705 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged Back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 19 Nov 2019 108,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2018 105,784 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2018 105,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,453 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,319 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MM05 XZB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM05 XZB, 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 MM05 XZB registered?

MM05 XZB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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