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RX05 ZGC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

200,052 mi
Last recorded200,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 200,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 196,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 188,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 177,891 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 167,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 164,514 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 164,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,824 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 159,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 156,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 152,111 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 139,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 117,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,718 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 ZGC 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 89.5%.

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 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 ZGC, 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

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What year was RX05 ZGC registered?

RX05 ZGC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is RX05 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 ZGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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