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RE05 ZFU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,935 mi
Last recorded142,935 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,935 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 142,935 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 141,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 141,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,762 miles

Engine cove fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,762 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

4x4 warning light on dash

Engine cove fitted

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

Serious oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

Serious oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,715 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,970 miles

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

handbrake lazy and has travel, but still has a reserve

n/s rear tyre tread worn

oil leak

type pressure warning lamp on indicates a fault, but pre 2012

Fail 1 Jul 2016 107,970 miles

Nearside 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)

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

handbrake lazy and has travel, but still has a reserve

n/s rear tyre tread worn

oil leak

type pressure warning lamp on indicates a fault, but pre 2012

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s and N/s front lower arms inner mounting bushes worn and has movement

Radiator coolant level light on

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,929 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front lower front arms inner mounting bushes worn and has movement

radiator coolant level light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 75,587 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 30 May 2013 75,587 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,080 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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RE05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE05 ZFU, 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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RE05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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