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BL54 RWZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,607 mi
Last recorded188,607 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 188,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 183,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 178,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge worn, looks like been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate does not open

Fail 2 Feb 2021 178,607 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge worn, looks like been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate does not open

Pass 10 Jan 2020 173,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 173,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 163,080 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wind screen scrached

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 163,078 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing unable to fully check due to seat folded down (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wind screen scrached

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 151,713 miles

Brake back plate crodded

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front headlamp damage

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 151,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure fouling on disc (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch panel (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 136,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,410 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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BL54 RWZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 RWZ, 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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BL54 RWZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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