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MV05 ZJN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,947 mi
Last recorded165,947 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 165,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 151,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 147,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N\SAND O\S FRONT TYRES RUNNING CLOSE TO SUSPENSION LEGS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 146,422 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Fail 17 Sep 2015 146,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,680 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,019 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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MV05 ZJN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MV05 ZJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 ZJN registered?

MV05 ZJN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MV05 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 ZJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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