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RL54 EKC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 175,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 163,721 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 163,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,089 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,600 miles

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

under trays

Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,600 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 108,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 106,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen is lightly marked.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

windscreen is marked at offside.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 EKC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

RL54 EKC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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