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RL54 EDJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,385 mi
Last recorded201,385 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 201,385 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise coming from dual mass flywheel

Pass 2 Oct 2024 190,587 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2024 190,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2023 177,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,963 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 163,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 143,567 miles

Front Both tyres are bold on inner edges and cracking on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2019 138,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost- close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 134,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,904 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 130,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front shock absorbers very weak and need replacing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,116 miles

off side front shock absorber weak

off side front tyre has a quite deep cut in the sidewall and in the tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,326 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,476 miles

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

off side front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,315 miles

off side and near side front tyres inner edges bald

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,453 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,258 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 EDJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EDJ, 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 EDJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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