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RF55 NWN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,538 mi
Last recorded198,538 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 198,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 190,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 183,864 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 170,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 156,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 150,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 145,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 138,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,806 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside/outside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 130,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside/outside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,116 miles

No acceleration detected

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 May 2013 120,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 115,581 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,577 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,916 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,824 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 NWN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

RF55 NWN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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