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RJ05 LPK

2005 BMW X3

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,311 mi
Last recorded106,311 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,631 miles

Front inner brake pads low?

Fail 30 Nov 2018 99,587 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front inner brake pads low?

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 94,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 88,799 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tyre tread worn smooth inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn smooth inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,434 miles

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

oil from rear of engine

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil from rear of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,883 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,463 miles

All road tyres approaching minimum limit.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,868 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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RJ05 LPK is a 2005 BMW X3 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RJ05 LPK, 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 RJ05 LPK registered?

RJ05 LPK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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