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RA05 GOJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,025 mi
Last recorded213,025 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 213,025 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 202,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 190,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 178,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 166,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 166,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 153,524 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 137,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 137,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 121,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 104,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,245 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 GOJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GOJ, 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 GOJ registered?

RA05 GOJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is RA05 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 GOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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