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RX05 ZHN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,936 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 114,139 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,202 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 111,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 109,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,327 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre presure monitor lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,562 miles

Brake Pads Low Fr/ Rear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,440 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 ZHN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

RX05 ZHN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 ZHN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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