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BF05 VCN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,614 mi
Last recorded139,614 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,878 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 96,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,109 miles

Nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,198 miles

both rear tyre's worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre's worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,571 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 40,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 31 Jul 2008 33,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,327 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 VCN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

BF05 VCN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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