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PE05 ZCA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 150,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,757 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 142,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,018 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 127,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,120 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

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 2 Apr 2015 99,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,618 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,064 miles

front tyres cords almost visable rears tyres close to legal limit

Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,955 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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PE05 ZCA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PE05 ZCA, 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 PE05 ZCA registered?

PE05 ZCA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is PE05 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 ZCA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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