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RE05 ZHC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

193,192 mi
Last recorded193,192 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 193,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 187,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 181,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 175,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 166,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,225 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 153,526 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 12 Mar 2020 153,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 137,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,086 miles

Nearside rear seat has child seat,seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,721 miles

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

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 Front 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 5 Apr 2011 62,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked and damaged but not likely to be miss-read

rear washer not working

recommend wheel off inspection to check rear coil/road springs

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,031 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked and damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,481 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clonk from n/s front suspension area no excessive wear evident during inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,690 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 ZHC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RE05 ZHC, 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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What year was RE05 ZHC registered?

RE05 ZHC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZHC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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