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RK05 VMR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 71,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,348 miles

Undertray fitted making full inspection of compnents difficult.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,635 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,001 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,501 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,975 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,660 miles

Front both front wipers deteriorating

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,815 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,750 miles

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge also has deep cracks in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,042 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 49,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,232 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,033 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,693 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 VMR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

RK05 VMR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is RK05 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 VMR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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