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RK55 ZNL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,635 miles

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,029 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 123,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,561 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Offside rear tyre tread starting to wear down to 2 mm

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,608 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,608 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,404 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRE WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,817 miles

light surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,225 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,842 miles

plastic side sill covers fitted

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 ZNL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK55 ZNL, 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 RK55 ZNL registered?

RK55 ZNL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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