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RX05 ZHP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,200 mi
Last recorded123,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,200 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,858 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2018 100,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,886 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 86,886 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,424 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 69,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 69,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,921 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 ZHP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

RX05 ZHP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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