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RF55 AYW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 AYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 150,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 147,495 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,800 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

rear discs are worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear discs are worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,108 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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RF55 AYW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF55 AYW, 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 RF55 AYW registered?

RF55 AYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RF55 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 AYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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