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BP54 RHF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,764 mi
Last recorded149,764 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 149,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s inner pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 140,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,964 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 126,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,220 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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BP54 RHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BP54 RHF, 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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BP54 RHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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