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VO05 ZZS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,139 mi
Last recorded140,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 140,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 138,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 137,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 137,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 137,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 137,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,109 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 131,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened left and right (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour left and right (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,629 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 114,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 100,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,994 miles

blue smoke on acceleration poss turbo seals

osr wear sensor wire not located

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,043 miles

o/s/rear low warning brake pad wire not fixed to pad and hanging loose.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,395 miles

both front tyres low on tread on edges , both rear tyres getting low on tread

both outer rear seatbelts checked with child seats in place

rear discs pads low, recommend replacement

sills covered by trims

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,653 miles

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

osr &nsr seat belts not test child seats fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,731 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 ZZS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO05 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

VO05 ZZS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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