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RUI 8260

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

215,986 mi
Last recorded215,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 8260
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 215,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 215,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 204,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2025 204,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2024 196,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 196,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel left.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 188,269 miles

slight oil leak from cooler

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 188,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 179,710 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 179,699 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 169,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 162,124 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 162,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 153,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 144,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 132,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,326 miles

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

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

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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RUI 8260 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 RUI 8260, 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 RUI 8260 registered?

RUI 8260 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RUI 8260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 8260 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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