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RIW 5392

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,115 mi
Last recorded148,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 5392
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 148,115 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components in general corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 144,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Rear corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 135,277 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,904 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,444 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,869 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,470 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,045 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 92,045 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,228 miles

n/s/r tyre exessive wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2011 66,904 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,439 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,058 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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RIW 5392 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RIW 5392, 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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RIW 5392 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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