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BF05 VDA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,254 mi
Last recorded111,254 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,845 miles

offside front coil spring lower rubber seat broken

rear inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,500 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,990 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 VDA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

BF05 VDA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BF05 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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