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BF05 VBL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

197,696 mi
Last recorded197,696 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 197,696 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 192,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 192,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 192,359 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 191,992 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 182,779 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 182,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 177,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 177,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 169,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 169,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 163,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 159,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 155,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 139,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 138,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2014 125,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 106,719 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,038 miles

all discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,038 miles

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

all discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,372 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,919 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 VBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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