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RJ55 TVK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,472 mi
Last recorded154,472 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 138,283 miles

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 137,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,195 miles

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

tpm light showing

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 133,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

no oil in the engine

tpm light showing

under cover hanging out

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,717 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)

tpms light on

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,699 miles

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

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)

tpms light on

Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,429 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,393 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,101 miles

slight damage to front tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,879 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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RJ55 TVK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ55 TVK, 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 RJ55 TVK registered?

RJ55 TVK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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