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RK05 UZG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,872 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Sep 2021 109,872 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,570 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slightly worn not retracting all the way in

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,607 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 2 Aug 2016 70,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Fail 4 Jul 2013 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all brake disc,s worn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake disc,s slightly worn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2012 58,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake disc,s slightly worn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,837 miles

tyre pressure sensor lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,323 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 UZG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

RK05 UZG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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