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RX05 ZFL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZFL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2023 101,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,291 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 91,551 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 86,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,709 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,709 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,743 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 56,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,123 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil at minimum.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,417 miles

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,480 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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RX05 ZFL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFL, 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 RX05 ZFL registered?

RX05 ZFL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is RX05 ZFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 ZFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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