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RF05 XCJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,358 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reverse lights not working

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some LED's in centre stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reverse lights not working

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some LED's in centre stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,191 miles

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

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,332 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,060 miles

3/high level brake light part inop

4/slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

5/front tow eye cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1/wiperblades poor

2/n/s reverse light inop

3/high level brake light part inop

4/slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

5/front tow eye cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,334 miles

Body damage to o/s/f

Towbar wiring socket cover missing

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,162 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/front tow hook cover missing

3/undertrays fitted

4/n/s/r tyre low inside edge + side wall poor

5/o/s/r tyre low inside edge + side wall poor

6/tracking adjustment

7/front brake discs worn

8/rear brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,188 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear tyre walls perished

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 45,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,747 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 XCJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

RF05 XCJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RF05 XCJ safe to buy?

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