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PN05 ZLO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

274,220 mi
Last recorded274,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 274,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 257,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Fail 20 Apr 2018 257,294 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 240,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 223,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 223,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 195,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 171,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 145,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnett catch stiff

emissions too low to detect

noise on clutch?

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,528 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 64,528 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,556 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,191 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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PN05 ZLO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN05 ZLO, 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 PN05 ZLO registered?

PN05 ZLO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PN05 ZLO safe to buy?

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