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RX05 ZGS

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,490 mi
Last recorded124,490 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 124,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 8 Sep 2026 124,490 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt clasp not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt clasp not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Rear rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,636 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,296 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,654 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,020 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

tyre censor light on

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,759 miles

235/50/18 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,621 miles

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014
Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,283 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 41,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,721 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,034 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 ZGS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX05 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

RX05 ZGS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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