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RF55 ZNT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,511 mi
Last recorded141,511 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZNT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 141,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear frame and others suspension components mountings are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 141,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear frame and others suspension components mountings are corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2022 141,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under rear suspension mountings, frame and components heavy corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 138,742 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 129,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 129,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front minor damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front minor damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 104,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 104,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,761 miles

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 23 May 2016 97,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear screen wash inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,173 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear screen wash inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,926 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,589 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,604 miles

front and rear wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front and rear wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,179 miles

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,132 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,132 miles

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

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 ZNT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZNT, 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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RF55 ZNT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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