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RX54 YEF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

222,445 mi
Last recorded222,445 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 222,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 213,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 207,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 207,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 200,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 200,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 196,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 190,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 186,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 177,334 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 177,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn slightly on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 160,616 miles

centre + rear heat shields slightly loose

chip in centre of windscreen

wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2018 160,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres + o/s/f all worn to 3mm

centre + rear heat shields slightly loose

chip in centre of windscreen

wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 140,046 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 140,046 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is also split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 133,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 133,194 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,185 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 123,185 miles

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

Chip in windscreen.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,534 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre centre tread getting low.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,191 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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RX54 YEF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RX54 YEF, 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 RX54 YEF registered?

RX54 YEF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is RX54 YEF safe to buy?

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