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RA05 AYK

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,799 mi
Last recorded164,799 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 AYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 164,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 164,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 161,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,427 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 155,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 151,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 151,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,622 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting soft

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,017 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting soft

Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 115,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,220 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,209 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AYK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RA05 AYK, 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 RA05 AYK registered?

RA05 AYK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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