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RK05 EAX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,088 mi
Last recorded172,088 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 172,088 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & sills

Fail 25 Jan 2024 172,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & sills

Pass 27 Jan 2023 165,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,227 miles

Offside Front suspension arm (most rearward) Play in pin or bush

Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,374 miles

Front heat shield loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front rack boot twisted

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Jul 2018 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front heat shield loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front rack boot twisted

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 115,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,539 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,427 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,022 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 EAX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

RK05 EAX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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