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RF05 OND

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 OND
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,572 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2016 140,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under the vehicle ()

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

e m l light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,209 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 125,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,780 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 103,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,103 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 OND is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OND, 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 OND registered?

RF05 OND is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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