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RF55 USP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,789 mi
Last recorded168,789 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 USP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,789 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 168,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 162,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 153,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,595 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,959 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,959 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,340 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 11,340 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 USP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 USP, 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 USP registered?

RF55 USP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is RF55 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 USP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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