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RN54 BNJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 BNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 105,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,306 miles

bonnet not locking correctly on o/s

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,952 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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RN54 BNJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RN54 BNJ, 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 RN54 BNJ registered?

RN54 BNJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is RN54 BNJ safe to buy?

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