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RF05 FOK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,562 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 124,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 124,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 120,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,797 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 116,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 112,623 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 112,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,299 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,022 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,191 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,901 miles

Engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under body protectors fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,171 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 FOK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

RF05 FOK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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