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MV05 ZKL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 167,347 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 160,584 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,225 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 147,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 138,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wiper arm/linkage worn

o/s/f lower corner has slight scrach

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,636 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,423 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 3 Mar 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,060 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,273 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 ZKL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

MV05 ZKL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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