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RF05 JFZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 JFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 118,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet struts weak

both rear shock dust covers broken

Fail 14 Nov 2025 118,856 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet struts weak

both rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and come adrift

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and come adrift

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

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and come adrift

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and come adrift

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,251 miles

Nearside Front The brake is binding and the brake pad is wearing more than the off side.

Nearside Rear Upper The shock absorber internal dust cover has fallen down onto its lowest position.

Offside Rear Upper The shock absorber internal dust cover has fallen down onto its lowest position.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,869 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,986 miles

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

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

chip in b zone of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2013 50,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADVISED

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,898 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,898 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 26,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,228 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,899 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 JFZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF05 JFZ registered?

RF05 JFZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is RF05 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 JFZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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