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BF05 VEM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 105,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,451 miles

both front tyres cracking

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,545 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,545 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,475 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,782 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & has cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & has cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,240 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 VEM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF05 VEM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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