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RY55 KBF

2005 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 134,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,925 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,089 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,445 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 103,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

unable to read emmisions due to dpf fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,691 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,217 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,154 miles

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

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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RY55 KBF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY55 KBF, 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 RY55 KBF registered?

RY55 KBF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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