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DN54 VBP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,832 miles

Front brakes binding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,322 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,755 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 181,463 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise /knock front end

Pass 17 Mar 2014 167,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil on min....

Pass 1 Mar 2013 150,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 150,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 141,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 123,386 miles

rear brake disks worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,806 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge & outer sidewall scrubed

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 82,831 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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DN54 VBP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DN54 VBP, 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 DN54 VBP registered?

DN54 VBP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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