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RA05 HVT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 130,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 130,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing One wheel nut missing on each of the four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 261,755 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 257,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 253,649 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 253,649 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 244,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 244,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 214,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 214,998 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 184,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 114,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 85,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 56,875 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 HVT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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