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RA55 VMT

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VMT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 122,693 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 122,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,729 miles

nearside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

oil leak engine area's

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

slight oil leak from enge area

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,977 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 74,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 69,206 miles

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

bottom end of offside rear coil spring missing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 64,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,368 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 VMT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 VMT, 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 RA55 VMT registered?

RA55 VMT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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