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BF05 VBT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake drum backing plates corroded o/s n/s

Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,044 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 145,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 137,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 130,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,627 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 118,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 ALL TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 118,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 ALL TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsf (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr/nsr (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,277 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 VBT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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