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RF55 FLR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 FLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026
Pass 29 Jul 2025

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRON AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside headlight dip a bit dim

Pass 25 Jul 2023
Pass 19 Jul 2022
Fail 19 Jul 2022

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020
Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,010 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 149,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 135,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,429 miles

235/55/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,053 miles

FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ON LIMIT (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,475 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,475 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,064 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,031 miles

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

nearside front alloy rim damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front alloy rim damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,755 miles

a.engine vacuum hose rubbing steering shaft

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 FLR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF55 FLR, 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 RF55 FLR registered?

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

Is RF55 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 FLR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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