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W123 RAJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 RAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,605 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Tyre perishing outer wall

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2018 55,692 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,264 miles

Front both tyres cracking on outer breadth advise change asap

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner breadth strong advise change asap

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,264 miles

Front both tyres cracking on outer breadth advise change asap

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner breadth strong advise change asap

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,551 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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W123 RAJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 W123 RAJ, 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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W123 RAJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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