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BF05 VEA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,005 mi
Last recorded202,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 202,005 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 202,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 200,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 182,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 161,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 161,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 150,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shock obsorber dust cover loose

n/s/r wheel buckled

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

side repeater bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs starting to rust,pads just over half worn

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear brake discs starting to rust,pads low 30% and 35% remaining

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 127,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F brake sensor wire hase come adrift from pad

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,385 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 VEA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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