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RJ05 RFY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 RFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,860 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,302 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 52,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,014 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,086 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 RFY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RJ05 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

RJ05 RFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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