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MF05 RJJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,808 mi
Last recorded191,808 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 RJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 191,808 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

screen cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2026 191,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

screen cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2025 178,466 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre bald edges

Fail 6 Jan 2025 178,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre bald edges

Pass 22 Dec 2023 165,594 miles

dirty underside

Fail 11 Dec 2023 165,594 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

dirty underside

oil leak

slight play n/s/r shaft

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 143,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,001 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,608 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,644 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 100,664 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,637 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,637 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,385 miles

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

Front number plate damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,942 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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MF05 RJJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MF05 RJJ, 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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MF05 RJJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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