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XLZ 6572

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,186 mi
Last recorded155,186 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 6572
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 155,186 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 149,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning light wire insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 149,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning light wire insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,853 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Fail 3 Jan 2020 130,818 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken front off side coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/80/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,003 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,742 miles

both rear tyres worn to approx` 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 49,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,030 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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XLZ 6572 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 82.6%.

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 XLZ 6572, 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 XLZ 6572 registered?

XLZ 6572 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is XLZ 6572 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 6572 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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