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RF55 HVJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,626 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Feb 2022 124,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate value used for test (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,420 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,126 miles

Damage to nearside mirror

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Damage to nearside mirror

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint has excessive play

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,777 miles

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)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,105 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,002 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,547 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

front discs poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,451 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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RF55 HVJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

RF55 HVJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is RF55 HVJ safe to buy?

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