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BF05 VBJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,120 mi
Last recorded166,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 166,120 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2025 155,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 154,653 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 151,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,778 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 144,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 133,770 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 133,130 miles

Emissions not tested DSM unable to cope with excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to low (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut & damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 113,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,853 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,853 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,801 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF AN ADULT SEAT BELT

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,414 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside brake pad ok

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,114 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,989 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 VBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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