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RV05 GYN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GYN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and weather shield insecure.

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and weather shield insecure.

Pass 6 Aug 2025 136,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s worn /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scoring across swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 136,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake disc blued /where overheated. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s worn /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+ n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,237 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 120,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 - 2mm & Discs Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,979 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 113,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 110,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 105,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,522 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,756 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,767 miles

All tyre treads getting low.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,812 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,770 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,750 miles

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

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 GYN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RV05 GYN, 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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RV05 GYN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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