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DG05 VPO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,025 mi
Last recorded180,025 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VPO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 180,025 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 180,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 173,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 162,328 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2016 153,206 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,171 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 142,999 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 132,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 132,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 121,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,854 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,642 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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DG05 VPO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 VPO, 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 DG05 VPO registered?

DG05 VPO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is DG05 VPO safe to buy?

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