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RL54 CVN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 CVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,565 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,726 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

advise front brake pads getting low.

advise on perished rear tyres.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,890 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,563 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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RL54 CVN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RL54 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL54 CVN registered?

RL54 CVN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is RL54 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 CVN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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