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RF05 XDH

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,011 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal has lots of reserve travel

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2026 137,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal has lots of reserve travel

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,158 miles

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

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

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2025 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 30 May 2024 122,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 120,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,278 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 117,262 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 117,262 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 110,353 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,935 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint play too (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 20 May 2016 96,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 18 May 2016 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,250 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,525 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,971 miles

all tyres wearing edges.o/s/f outer tyre vwall damaged.....

front & rear brake pads low...

wipers smear , advise replacement blades.....

Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,744 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,742 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,002 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

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 XDH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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