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BN05 VZE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,988 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 134,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,034 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,990 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 128,990 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 118,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump top deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,788 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,267 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,753 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 84,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 78,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,116 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2011 71,116 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

hand brake travel slightly high advise req adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

hand brake travel slightly high advise req adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,881 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BN05 VZE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN05 VZE, 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 BN05 VZE registered?

BN05 VZE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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