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S999 RLK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,977 mi
Last recorded150,977 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 150,977 miles

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 150,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,767 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,767 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2019 120,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 120,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 89,257 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front from transfer box ()

Pass 26 May 2016 77,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,028 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,856 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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S999 RLK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S999 RLK, 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 S999 RLK registered?

S999 RLK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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