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RK05 ABV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ABV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,442 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Differential corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 110,441 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Differential corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded upper brake pipe connector badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front reag plate damaged/cracked

Front suspension components rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front +both rear brake calipers corroded

both front grake discs scored/lipped

both rear coil springs rusted

front windscreen washer spray pressure weak

fuel cap sealing washer perished/cracking (strong advice)

rear diff/axle badly corroded

rear suspension components rusted+both rear drive shaft badly rusted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm

Offside Rear tyre 1.6mm

eml on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2015 92,412 miles

engine management light lit on dash

front tyres low on tread on edges

nsr shock absorber shrowd loose

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,964 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)

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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RK05 ABV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK05 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 ABV registered?

RK05 ABV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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