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RK05 AUX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 AUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,012 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

h.brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 17 Aug 2021 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

h.brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,957 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,069 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,211 miles

diesel emission test carried out no reading recorded.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,295 miles

rear tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,205 miles

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

oil level on min mark

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,313 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

brake pads low front/rear

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 May 2009 40,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

brake pads low front/rear

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2008 31,890 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 AUX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

RK05 AUX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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