MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
front prop shaft u/j worn
offside mirror loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front prop shaft u/j worn
handbrake reading low
offside mirror loose
half of third brake light not working
handbrake poor
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
half of third brake light not working
handbrake poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! rear tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 1.6mm over 3/4 of the treads (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre Size 235/50 YR18 4x4 (Normal)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link Top Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! rear tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 1.6mm over 3/4 of the treads (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre Size 235/50 YR18 4x4 (Normal)
oil leak
rear brake pads very low
rear tyres on wear bars
Front registration plate cracked
Slight oil leak
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Slight oil leak from transfer case
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Oil leak
Transfer box fluid leak
all four tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF05 FOP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol 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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?
RF05 FOP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2005.
Is RF05 FOP safe to buy?
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