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RL05 WRE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,621 mi
Last recorded159,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WRE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 152,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,551 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)

handbrake efficiency just passed recommend check and adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2017 101,547 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)

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)

handbrake efficiency just passed recommend check and adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,728 miles

Both rear tyres worn bold on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has nail on inner egde

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres worn bold on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has nail on inner egde

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,846 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)

Possible rear bearing noise on road test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 57,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,595 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 WRE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

RL05 WRE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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