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RK05 ACO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ACO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,002 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,390 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

vehicle smokes (but not to excess

Fail 12 Sep 2017 138,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

service brake efficiency only just met(50%

vehicle smokes (but not to excess

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

slight blue smoke from engine when reved

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,735 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,615 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,507 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 96,124 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front amd rear tyres worn on in ner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,810 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front amd rear tyres worn on in ner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

white smoke on emissions test

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

white smoke on emissions test

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,514 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,415 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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RK05 ACO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK05 ACO, 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 RK05 ACO registered?

RK05 ACO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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