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RK05 BXL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,676 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Wiper blades smear

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,941 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 BXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

RK05 BXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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