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RL54 EHC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 139,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,206 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 119,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,322 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 114,322 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,863 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,214 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

all rear cv boots slightly perished

both front tyres wearing inside edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

gearbox rear rubber mount perished

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,627 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,586 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,021 miles

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

NOTE:TPM light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cuts to tread o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre

door mirrors appear to fold at random

Fail 25 Jan 2014 65,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

NOTE:TPM light on

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cuts to tread o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre

door mirrors appear to fold at random

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,351 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2013 59,325 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,971 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,540 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 23,578 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 EHC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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