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RA05 AYE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 AYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 109,155 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 May 2024 109,152 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to spongy pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Spongy pedal (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 25 May 2023 104,617 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 104,615 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to equipment fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 97,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,395 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,167 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,442 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,538 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,774 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,774 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,627 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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RA05 AYE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RA05 AYE, 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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RA05 AYE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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