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SV05 ZVH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ZVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 125,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 116,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases incorrect clamp fitted causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,097 miles

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

n/s/r coil spring corroded

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,068 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

n/s/r coil spring corroded

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,662 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 95,256 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 87,728 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 79,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 79,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,766 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,440 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,325 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 17 Apr 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,819 miles

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

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

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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SV05 ZVH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV05 ZVH, 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 SV05 ZVH registered?

SV05 ZVH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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