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OU05 ZTC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,055 mi
Last recorded159,055 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZTC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 159,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2020 149,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 142,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,795 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,714 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear registration plate loose

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low aim (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low aim (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre extremely close to legal limit

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear registration plate loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

long travel on park brake lever

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

long travel on park brake lever

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,235 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,732 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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OU05 ZTC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU05 ZTC, 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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OU05 ZTC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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