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RK55 AMV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,437 mi
Last recorded148,437 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,437 miles

Rear HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. UNDERSEAL ADVISED

Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,946 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 14 Nov 2024 145,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,235 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,369 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT CRACKING ON O/S/F/ TYRE

Fail 9 Nov 2022 134,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT CRACKING ON O/S/F/ TYRE

Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,764 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 116,317 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 116,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,245 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs

Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,971 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump and reservior (2.3.3b)

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

noise from clutch

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,363 miles

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

noise from clutch

rear tyres and brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,216 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,998 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,498 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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RK55 AMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RK55 AMV, 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 RK55 AMV registered?

RK55 AMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is RK55 AMV safe to buy?

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