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VO05 XZK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 XZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 151,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning light on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 144,534 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,547 miles

n/s & o/s/r outer c/v gaiters leaking grease .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

wipers smear .......

Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads very low .......

n/s & o/s/r outer c/v gaiters leaking grease .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,030 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 132,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad wear warning light on

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

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

Suspect wheel alignment incorrect

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,954 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,891 miles

both front tyre treads nearing the legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,989 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,112 miles

Additional stoplights not working on both sides.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes pull 17%to the left

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,112 miles

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

Additional stoplights not working on both sides.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,454 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,944 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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VO05 XZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO05 XZK, 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 VO05 XZK registered?

VO05 XZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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