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RV05 FHY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,576 mi
Last recorded158,576 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 158,576 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 158,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 152,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 148,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 142,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 135,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,781 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,268 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 100,268 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,583 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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RV05 FHY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV05 FHY, 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 RV05 FHY registered?

RV05 FHY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 FHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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