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RX05 ZRA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,330 mi
Last recorded159,330 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 159,330 miles

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

Rear Under body surface rust

Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,988 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 150,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 127,768 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 127,427 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,769 miles

o/s/n/s/front tyres wearing from inner/outer shoulder

rear tyres wearing from inner shoulder

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,212 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. Advise further investigation.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres uneven tread wear

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewall excessive perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure bolt not tightened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres uneven tread wear

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewall excessive perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

off side rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 13 Nov 2012 81,129 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

near side rear coil spring corroded

off side rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,351 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

childs seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,136 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 ZRA 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 80%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

RX05 ZRA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is RX05 ZRA safe to buy?

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