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RY05 WPX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,451 mi
Last recorded87,451 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has major cracks on inner threads

Offside Rear tyre has major cracks on inner threads

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,936 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,232 miles

Both rear tyres worn, perished and deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn, perished and deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,708 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,222 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,133 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WPX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RY05 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

RY05 WPX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is RY05 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 WPX shows 18 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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