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RE05 CSX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,635 mi
Last recorded169,635 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 CSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 169,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 155,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2019 143,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 134,787 miles

ac belt worn

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn near to limits

o/s/r tyre worn near to limits

tyre light on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ac belt worn

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn near to limits

o/s/r tyre worn near to limits

tyre light on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 122,008 miles

EML ON.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

seat belts not accessible

Fail 10 Feb 2016 122,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

EML ON.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

seat belts not accessible

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 101,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,901 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,212 miles

Cut in o/s front tyre

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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RE05 CSX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE05 CSX, 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 RE05 CSX registered?

RE05 CSX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 CSX safe to buy?

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