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RV05 NKA

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 166,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,569 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tested in a wet condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,468 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 155,468 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 151,835 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 151,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,723 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 134,723 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,991 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 85,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,349 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock dust cover loose

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine smokes

Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine smokes

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,361 miles

Handbrake travell

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,951 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 NKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKA, 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 RV05 NKA registered?

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

Is RV05 NKA safe to buy?

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