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RL54 DDJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,412 mi
Last recorded173,412 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 173,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 173,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 161,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 161,736 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,377 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 154,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,367 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 10 May 2019 140,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 140,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,434 miles

Nearside Front abs and brake wear sensor wiring insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 107,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,364 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,448 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 DDJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DDJ, 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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RL54 DDJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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