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BF05 VCW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,482 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,833 miles

Front wiper arm worn

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced eye level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop cover (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,383 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner boot slightly leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover adrift (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs both sides are corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,313 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 74,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,987 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 48,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,685 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 VCW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BF05 VCW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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