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BF05 XRK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,148 mi
Last recorded163,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XRK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 163,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 151,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,113 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 123,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,100 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,139 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked - baby restraint fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,765 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 XRK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

BF05 XRK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is BF05 XRK safe to buy?

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