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B1 RYG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view of components

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,516 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator and side light, Incorrectly fitted (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view of components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,991 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 126,991 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, under trays also fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 14 Dec 2017 119,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 255/40 ZR19 wheel/tyre fitted to wrong axle (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/45 ZR19 wheel/tyre fitted to wrong axle (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside & offside rear parking brake performance low (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, under trays also fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,634 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,998 miles

Front and rear pads on 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,036 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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B1 RYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B1 RYG, 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 B1 RYG registered?

B1 RYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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