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BF05 XRJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,812 mi
Last recorded167,812 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 167,812 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 167,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 139,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 130,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,551 miles

both front & off side rear tyres starting to perish.& center tread worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,704 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air-con belt shreded laying inside belly pan

all four tyres have minor perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,066 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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BF05 XRJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF05 XRJ, 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 BF05 XRJ registered?

BF05 XRJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 XRJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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