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RF05 KNG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,109 mi
Last recorded125,109 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KNG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,357 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,770 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,258 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,320 miles

All tyres are getting low on tread.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,882 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,754 miles

front bumper n/s/f wing and n/s/r door damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,867 miles

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.

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 KNG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

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

Is RF05 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 KNG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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