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RV05 GZJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 195,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 195,267 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 193,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 190,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 190,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 188,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 186,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 184,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 184,813 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 177,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 164,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 152,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 139,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,249 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,887 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,641 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,660 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,116 miles

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 GZJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

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

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