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NH05 ZXA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 ZXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 149,221 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 149,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 138,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,871 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,454 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted covering items

Fail 16 Sep 2019 121,449 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted covering items

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,789 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust heat shield and under tray rattling causing noise

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,288 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,089 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on both sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,520 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 44,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,804 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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NH05 ZXA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH05 ZXA, 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 NH05 ZXA registered?

NH05 ZXA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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