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RY05 CKD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,984 mi
Last recorded191,984 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 CKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 191,984 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 191,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 179,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 179,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 161,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 155,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 150,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER SECTION NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,482 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,885 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 76,885 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,197 miles

engine oil at minimum level

rear tyre tread depths 3mm

screen wash low level light on

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,470 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 27 May 2008 40,343 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CKD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CKD, 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 RY05 CKD registered?

RY05 CKD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is RY05 CKD safe to buy?

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