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RJ55 VLW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 161,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Tyre Indicator On

Fail 9 Dec 2021 161,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Tyre Indicator On

Pass 24 Oct 2020 148,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,162 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,230 miles

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

Rear park brake efforts just met

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,673 miles

Centre heat shield corroded loos but safe

Pass 1 May 2015 114,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,399 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,644 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 83,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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 VLW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ55 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

RJ55 VLW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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