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SP05 ZTU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,925 mi
Last recorded128,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,925 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Underbody and suspension components has general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 127,121 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,822 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and perished between tread blocks 2355018

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs very poor condition, corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 113,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rears tyres deeply cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,805 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch was seized( lubricated )

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,260 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 6 Oct 2009 32,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,794 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 18,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,663 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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SP05 ZTU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP05 ZTU, 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 SP05 ZTU registered?

SP05 ZTU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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