MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
front prop shaft missing
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
Front propshaft missing
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
washers poor
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
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
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
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer wall
Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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)
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)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil low
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
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?
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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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