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RK05 UVE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 132,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 120,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,354 miles

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND BLEAD NIPPLE AREAS OF BOTH FRONT CALIPERS. NO LEAKING OBSERVED WHILST UNDER LOAD. KEPT UNDER LOAD FOR OVER 10 MINS TO BE VERY SURE OF NO LEAK.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE EVIDENCE OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND BLEAD NIPPLE AREAS OF BOTH FRONT CALIPERS. NO LEAKING OBSERVED WHILST UNDER LOAD. KEPT UNDER LOAD FOR OVER 10 MINS TO BE VERY SURE OF NO LEAK.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,648 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,112 miles

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

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 UVE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

RK05 UVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RK05 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 UVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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