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RF05 FXL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 57,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,251 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))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,919 miles

Both Sides Front Tires Cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 9,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside output shaft seal on rear differential leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a couple of cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,048 miles

Nearside output shaft seal on rear differential leaking

Offside front tyre has a couple of cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,124 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 7,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,790 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 FXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

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

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