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RL54 DGF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 149,431 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,434 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 138,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 131,770 miles

1. Crack in windscreen within m.o.t limits.

2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Hand brake ratchet becoming faulty.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,830 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges. 4. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,925 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 May 2013 108,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 92,152 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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,150 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 DGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

RL54 DGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is RL54 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 DGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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