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SN05 ZSP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 113,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 26 May 2015 113,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 12 May 2014 106,573 miles

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

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 29 Apr 2013 95,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,884 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,435 miles

Offside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,572 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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SN05 ZSP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN05 ZSP, 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 SN05 ZSP registered?

SN05 ZSP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SN05 ZSP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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