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MF05 RJZ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,557 mi
Last recorded180,557 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 RJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 180,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 165,532 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle subframe corroded

noise from clutch area

Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front springs corroded

lower covers fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 107,328 miles

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

Moderate white smoke emitted during emissions test - advise investigation by BMW or diesel specialist

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,807 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,892 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,509 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,811 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 23,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,926 miles

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

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

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 RJZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF05 RJZ, 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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What year was MF05 RJZ registered?

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

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