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BG54 VUK

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,192 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,087 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,530 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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BG54 VUK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG54 VUK, 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 BG54 VUK registered?

BG54 VUK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is BG54 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 VUK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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