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RY05 GNN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,533 mi
Last recorded165,533 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 165,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension arm fouling anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,250 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 149,250 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,861 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 121,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 111,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r shocker cover loose

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 58,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 43,532 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 43,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,503 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 GNN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GNN, 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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RY05 GNN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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