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RK05 ODY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,013 mi
Last recorded144,013 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ODY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 144,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked arm inner bush slightly soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp partially inoperable. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,119 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r coil spring close to coupling housing

small chips front windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2021 138,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear around inner edge

small chips front windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster broken but doesn't affect emitted light.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,494 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,386 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,517 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,433 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,178 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm cracking

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & nail in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,921 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front propshaft rear joint excessively worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,387 miles

All tyres worn low on inner edges

Front brake pads approximately 3/4 worn

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged, border line pass

Parking brake noisey

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,468 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 ODY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

RK05 ODY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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