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BF05 VBP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,683 mi
Last recorded195,683 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 195,683 miles

Nearside Front caliper spring clip missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 161,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,526 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,937 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,937 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,121 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 VBP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

BF05 VBP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VBP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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