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SH05 ZRL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 ZRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 147,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 147,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 135,296 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,657 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on the anti roll bar boot

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 119,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,484 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front number plate is deteriorated

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front number plate is deteriorated

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,112 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,112 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,329 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)

Offside front wiper leaves slight smear

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,685 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,021 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and cracked on main tread

Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and cracked on main tread

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,820 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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SH05 ZRL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SH05 ZRL, 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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SH05 ZRL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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