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RL05 WFX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

105,378 mi
Last recorded105,378 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 102,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,264 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,379 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 98,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 97,255 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,612 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 85,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate incorrect Both (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,192 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,192 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,481 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 7 Mar 2015 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,255 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 69,029 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 60,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,799 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 50% worn

Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,524 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,178 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 WFX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RL05 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

RL05 WFX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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