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NL05 ZSY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 132,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all additional ancillary arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on brake discs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 132,652 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fronts excessively corroded causing excessive fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose has multiple loose bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored due to worn out pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 127,644 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,739 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under tray cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 119,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,156 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,155 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,416 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,089 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,549 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,575 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,566 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,251 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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NL05 ZSY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL05 ZSY, 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 NL05 ZSY registered?

NL05 ZSY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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