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VE05 RKX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 142,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 137,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 120,058 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,992 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 11 Jul 2008 25,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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VE05 RKX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE05 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 RKX registered?

VE05 RKX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 RKX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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