CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX05 ZDA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,869 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,657 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 85,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 78,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,488 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,452 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,738 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to inspect inner rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,082 miles

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres slight wear outer edge

both rear tyre valves perished

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2015 42,393 miles

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and smooth on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars nailed and smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to wear bars and smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bars and smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf osf nsr and osr tyres worn close to wear indicators 235/50v18

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,384 miles

O/S/R brake pad warning wire insecure not fitted too pad

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,359 miles

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

O/S/R brake pad warning wire insecure not fitted too pad

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2011 31,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

rear brake pad wear sensor insecure (not connected)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,501 miles

rear brake wear sensor wire insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2010 28,482 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,002 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX05 ZDA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX05 ZDA, 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

How do I check the history of RX05 ZDA?

You can check the full history of RX05 ZDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX05 ZDA registered?

RX05 ZDA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RX05 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 ZDA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 ZDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX05 ZDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.