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RA55 MYL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,372 mi
Last recorded183,372 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 MYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 183,372 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 6 May 2016 183,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 20 Mar 2015 155,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

front prop shaft rear joint worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,608 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2012 92,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,841 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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RA55 MYL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA55 MYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 MYL registered?

RA55 MYL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is RA55 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 MYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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