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BF05 VCT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 123,480 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 122,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Fail 5 Jun 2023 122,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front prop shaft missing

tpm light on

Pass 4 Jun 2022 121,764 miles

Front propshaft missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

washers poor

Fail 2 Jun 2022 121,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

washers poor

Pass 29 May 2021 118,739 miles

4x4 warning light on and front prop missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Washers poor

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 22 May 2021 118,739 miles

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

4x4 warning light on and front prop missing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre and warning light on ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Washers poor

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,095 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 116,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,541 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 111,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer wall

Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,193 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,193 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 19 Mar 2014 71,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,370 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,984 miles

all tyres approx 2.5mm tread depth

both front tyres cracking in outer sidewalls

engine oil level low

puncture repair in offside rear tyre close to sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,996 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,996 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,814 miles

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

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 VCT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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