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DF55 VOP

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front propshaft missing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front propshaft missing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,896 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under treys fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 32,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,409 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 22,409 miles

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

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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DF55 VOP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF55 VOP, 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 DF55 VOP registered?

DF55 VOP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DF55 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 VOP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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