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BL05 VGU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,054 mi
Last recorded179,054 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 179,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,108 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 172,506 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside headlamp heavily condensated

Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,478 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside headlamp heavily condensated

Pass 21 Sep 2019 166,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 147,383 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,320 miles

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

both front brake disc's lipped with wear

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake only just makes minimum requirements

nearside rear tyre scuffed and wearing on edges

slight noise from driveline

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,007 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads worn

Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,914 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,411 miles

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BL05 VGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL05 VGU, 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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BL05 VGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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