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RK05 WBJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,506 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,973 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 107,954 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,347 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,474 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,192 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers are smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,048 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 WBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK05 WBJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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