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BF05 VDL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VDL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 129,525 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 129,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,281 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 96,815 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,230 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,779 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,856 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,601 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 VDL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 VDL registered?

BF05 VDL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VDL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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