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RF05 FNW

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear diff oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

both sides inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jecking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear diff oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

both sides inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,705 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear oil leak from diff

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,797 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated. All pads new. Fluid levels ok

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning light illuminated. All pads new. Fluid levels ok

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 112,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 47,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 FNW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FNW, 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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RF05 FNW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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