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RA05 HVU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,492 mi
Last recorded155,492 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 155,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes/to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 129,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 129,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 129,354 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 129,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,945 miles

Front number plate cracked

bad oil leak

exhausts shows signs of blowing

Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front number plate cracked

bad oil leak

exhausts shows signs of blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2018 120,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 110,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 110,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres have cuts present ...however none are exposing ply or cord..

Fail 28 May 2015 102,199 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres have cuts present ...however none are exposing ply or cord..

Pass 1 May 2014 93,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,743 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,780 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,764 miles

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

tyre preassure warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,897 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,646 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 22,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,103 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 HVU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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