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RU51 JOY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU51 JOY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 128,625 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,318 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,183 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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RU51 JOY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RU51 JOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU51 JOY registered?

RU51 JOY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is RU51 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU51 JOY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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