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P29 RKA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,555 mi
Last recorded161,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 RKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 161,555 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 161,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,286 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 147,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 138,142 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2020 138,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,741 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,143 miles

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Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,622 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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P29 RKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P29 RKA, 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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P29 RKA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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