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BF05 VAM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,097 mi
Last recorded148,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 148,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 139,056 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 132,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,786 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 90,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,976 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,186 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

rear pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,812 miles

OSF and OSR discs pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,824 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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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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