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RV55 VTM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,518 mi
Last recorded154,518 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 154,518 miles

Body work damage

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray and covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 154,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work damage

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 154,926 miles

Bodywork damage all over

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

Undertray fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 154,926 miles

Bodywork damage all over

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 151,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 143,469 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Undertray and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,469 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,412 miles

4X4 LIGHT ON

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

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 9 Nov 2015 128,412 miles

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

4X4 LIGHT ON

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

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,795 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,228 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 87,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 175,500 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,929 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,862 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 VTM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTM, 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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RV55 VTM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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