MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded, advise replacement
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine under tray insecure
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn heavy strongly advise replacement
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks low, advise wheel removal and inpection
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded, advise replacement
Offside Front Inner brake pad looks low, advise wheel removal and inspection
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine under tray insecure
front brake disc worn heavy/corroded/pitted, strongly advise replacement
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Both rear tyres worn low
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front tyres worn on edges and perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads low
n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge
rear pads low
OSF and OSR discs pitted
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 VAM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 BF05 VAM, 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 BF05 VAM registered?
BF05 VAM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is BF05 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF05 VAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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