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X70 RDG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,928 mi
Last recorded200,928 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 RDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 200,928 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 199,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 190,400 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

park brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 6 Jul 2022 175,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 170,710 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 165,589 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 165,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,094 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,280 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r light lens damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,280 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)

n/s/r light lens damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,740 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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X70 RDG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X70 RDG, 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 X70 RDG registered?

X70 RDG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is X70 RDG safe to buy?

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