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RX55 TYC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,870 mi
Last recorded83,870 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 TYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,631 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,675 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 55,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,487 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 52,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,845 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres on 3mm in center of tread

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,163 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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RX55 TYC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 TYC, 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 RX55 TYC registered?

RX55 TYC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RX55 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 TYC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 TYC have outstanding finance?

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