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RY05 CHJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,738 mi
Last recorded128,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 CHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 77,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,503 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,474 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,200 miles

front brake pads wearing low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,715 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,714 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,991 miles

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

slight undertry damage to offside front

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,207 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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RY05 CHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY05 CHJ, 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 RY05 CHJ registered?

RY05 CHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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