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RA55 OWK

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,301 mi
Last recorded54,301 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,739 miles

both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,739 miles

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

both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,594 miles

front and rear brake worn low

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 OWK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RA55 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

RA55 OWK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is RA55 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OWK shows 6 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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