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VO05 ZZJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ZZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 135,987 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 135,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 134,914 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 134,542 miles

underbody and components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 134,542 miles

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

underbody and components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 130,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,522 miles

Central Rear parking brake just met requirements lagging in operation

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

Offside Rear shock bump stop and dust cover deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover and bump stop deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 125,287 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,026 miles

parking brake efficiency on just met

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 120,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency on just met

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,154 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,253 miles

parking brake only just met requirement @16% adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 24 Jun 2016 112,253 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirement @16% adjustment or repair may be necessary

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,010 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 95,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,048 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,522 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,267 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 ZZJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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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VO05 ZZJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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