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RL05 VXE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,435 mi
Last recorded139,435 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 VXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 139,435 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 139,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe cut to repair advise temp repair (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 134,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,839 miles

Front tie rod anchor bushes movement

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,837 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tie rod anchor bushes movement

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner side light inoperative

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,747 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,676 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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RL05 VXE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL05 VXE, 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 RL05 VXE registered?

RL05 VXE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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