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RX54 ZXC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 150,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 150,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front running light out

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 147,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 147,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake dust cover lose

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover lose

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

reversing lights not working

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake dust cover lose

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover lose

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,668 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 112,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 76,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,278 miles

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

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

handbrake travell getting high

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,278 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travell getting high

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,643 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,642 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZXC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX54 ZXC registered?

RX54 ZXC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is RX54 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ZXC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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