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VO05 RHJ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,155 mi
Last recorded161,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 RHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 161,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 161,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,365 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 154,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 115,886 miles

rear brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test,advise to replace soon.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,669 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 103,669 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,946 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,838 miles

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 29 May 2010 73,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,457 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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VO05 RHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO05 RHJ, 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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VO05 RHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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