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RF05 FOP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,538 mi
Last recorded180,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 180,538 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 179,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 174,818 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 174,818 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,038 miles

front prop shaft u/j worn

offside mirror loose

Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 160,301 miles

half of third brake light not working

handbrake poor

Fail 27 Nov 2020 160,301 miles

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

half of third brake light not working

handbrake poor

Pass 27 Nov 2019 155,021 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2019 155,021 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,374 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads very low

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,294 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,467 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 125,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,052 miles

Slight oil leak from transfer case

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,510 miles

Oil leak

Transfer box fluid leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,010 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,773 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,889 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,889 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,789 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 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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