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RX05 XOO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 XOO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,668 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 150,668 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 141,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

TPM light on

Fail 2 May 2019 141,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPM light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 129,303 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 129,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre close to legal limit

run flat light on display

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,819 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,296 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all tyres low and out of shape

o/s rear tyre split

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,226 miles

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

run flat warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,390 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

run flat warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,390 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

run flat warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,085 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,402 miles

4X4 warning on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2009 25,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,670 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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RX05 XOO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RX05 XOO, 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 RX05 XOO registered?

RX05 XOO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is RX05 XOO safe to buy?

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