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RA05 GKV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 168,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 162,052 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 155,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 155,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 149,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,028 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 124,394 miles

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

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

wheel alignment required

Pass 5 Aug 2010 113,119 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 113,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 105,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 88,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 88,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RA05 GKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GKV, 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 GKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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