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RV55 NJE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 NJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,755 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front number plate poor fitment

nearside parking brake has low performance

Fail 23 Aug 2016 81,751 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres low on tread

front number plate poor fitment

nearside parking brake has low performance

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level low

object in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads

rear tyres low

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,498 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level low

object in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads

rear tyres low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,015 miles

slight bind on offside front wheel reccomend attention

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,010 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake warning light on

slight bind on offside front wheel reccomend attention

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,265 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,829 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 NJE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV55 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

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

Is RV55 NJE safe to buy?

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