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AO05 RNV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,230 mi
Last recorded171,230 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 171,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 147,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,974 miles

Nail in offside front tyre and tread starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,220 miles

Air bag light on dash!

Pass 6 May 2009 26,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 21,603 miles

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

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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AO05 RNV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO05 RNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 RNV registered?

AO05 RNV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AO05 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 RNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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