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MV05 ZLE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,341 mi
Last recorded188,341 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 188,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 188,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 185,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 176,869 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 176,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades hitting each other (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,067 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 164,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear/covers on not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear/ covers on not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 156,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 141,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 132,677 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 126,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 126,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,913 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper spindle excessively worn (arm fouling bonnet when operated)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper spindle excessively worn (arm fouling bonnet when operated)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

free movement in exhaust flexi/cat section exhaust but not insecure or blowing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,126 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 ZLE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MV05 ZLE, 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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MV05 ZLE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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