2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RN54 AFX
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2005. Recorded mileage 114,917 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RN54 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 114,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RN54 AFX Mileage History
- 16/12/2023110,708 mi
- 16/12/2023110,708 mi
- 28/11/2024114,730 mi+4,022 mi
- 24/04/2025114,810 mi+80 mi
- 14/03/2026114,917 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 1,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN54 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (RN54 AFX) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”.
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