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RL54 DZD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 115,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 111,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant way below minimum.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low.

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum mark.

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum mark.

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,956 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum mark

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,663 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

Minor stonechips front screen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Wipers smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

Minor stonechips front screen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,281 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 82,710 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,562 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

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

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