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RL05 XRA

2005 BMW 330

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XRA
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 155,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 150,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 150,986 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 147,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 142,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 136,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,850 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,478 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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RL05 XRA is a 2005 BMW 330 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 91,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL05 XRA registered?

RL05 XRA is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RL05 XRA safe to buy?

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