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PN05 ZLY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2019 99,376 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split slightly

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner tread 255/55x18

Fail 28 May 2019 99,376 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split slightly

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner tread 255/55x18

Pass 15 May 2018 95,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 87,781 miles

Covers on outer sills and under body.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/s & N/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2017 87,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Covers on outer sills and under body.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working.

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/s & N/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 77,735 miles

Outer sills and under body covered

Front Imbalance on brakes.

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Pass 12 May 2015 72,858 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 66,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 59,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,845 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

osf fog light damaged/not working

Pass 19 May 2011 46,880 miles

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 25 May 2010 39,083 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 39,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,599 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 ZLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLY, 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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PN05 ZLY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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