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TJZ 6958

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 6958
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 138,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 135,119 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in treads

Rear all suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2021 135,118 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front brake pedal travel getting long

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perishing in treads

Rear all suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,023 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 129,311 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear s/absorber top bushes worn

foot brake performance poor 60%

o/s and n/s rear s/absorber covers broken away

o/s/front brake binding slightly

o/s/front window n/w

Pass 3 May 2018 120,220 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,218 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 113,374 miles

clutch noisey in operation

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

transmission noisey

Fail 9 May 2017 113,325 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch noisey in operation

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

screw in offside rear tyre

transmission noisey

Pass 25 May 2016 107,531 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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TJZ 6958 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TJZ 6958, 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 TJZ 6958 registered?

TJZ 6958 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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