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BF05 VBA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 128,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,976 miles

Coolant leak detected while vehicle stood with engine idling

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front most bushes deteriorated--both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges --both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges --both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight brake judder detected on road test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front most bushes deteriorated--both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges --both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges --both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 102,089 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,824 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracking

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,772 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,439 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,644 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,809 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 VBA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF05 VBA, 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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BF05 VBA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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