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RX05 ZHR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,482 mi
Last recorded160,482 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 160,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 153,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,395 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,627 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 139,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,607 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Parking brake

Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,419 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,314 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 ZHR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

RX05 ZHR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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