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RL54 DZB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 81,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,841 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,807 miles

washers not very good

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,850 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,677 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,931 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 DZB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for RL54 DZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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