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RV55 DFZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 DFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 146,926 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 123,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,831 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken along bottom & centre (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,728 miles

NSF brake disc partially corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,773 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Brake fluid level measuring on 1/2 way between max and min

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

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

Minor stone chips to front windscreen

Sticker residue drivers view zone b

Very slight play from offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Brake fluid level measuring on 1/2 way between max and min

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

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

Minor stone chips to front windscreen

Sticker residue drivers view zone b

Very slight play from offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,352 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,850 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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RV55 DFZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV55 DFZ, 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 RV55 DFZ registered?

RV55 DFZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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