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RF55 RZN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 RZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,696 miles

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 119,678 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays + sill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,799 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,799 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,596 miles

Front discs lipped and pitted.

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

Offside front tyre wearing low.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad warning light on.

Front discs lipped and pitted.

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

Offside front tyre wearing low.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,250 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,620 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system shows there is a fault

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers starting to smear slightly

osr handbrake appears to have rubbing noise.advise inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,465 miles

unable to check both rear seat belts correctly as childs seats installed

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,893 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 RZN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

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

Is RF55 RZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 RZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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