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RA05 FJX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 133,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,349 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,253 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 124,247 miles

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

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

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

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 9 Nov 2018 115,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,281 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,281 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 59,558 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,177 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 FJX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

RA05 FJX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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