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RF05 ERO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,788 mi
Last recorded115,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ERO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,788 miles

Front Wiper Blades Poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Engine Areas

Fail 29 May 2021 115,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wiper Blades Poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Engine Areas

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 65,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,734 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 56,734 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,227 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,013 miles

advise nsr inner door handle broken

Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,013 miles

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

advise nsr inner door handle broken

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 14,590 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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RF05 ERO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF05 ERO, 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 RF05 ERO registered?

RF05 ERO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RF05 ERO safe to buy?

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