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RL54 DDE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,559 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 119,559 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,042 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 110,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 90,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,988 miles

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

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

vehicle undertray fitted,brake pipe not fully inspected.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smear slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,270 miles

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

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 DDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RL54 DDE, 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 RL54 DDE registered?

RL54 DDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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