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RA55 WHU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,634 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also towards 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 un repairable ()

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2023 113,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also towards 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 un repairable ()

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2022 103,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,674 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 100,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 94,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,656 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,254 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 65,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,331 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 42,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,899 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 WHU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

RA55 WHU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is RA55 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 WHU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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