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DV05 VCA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,302 mi
Last recorded149,302 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,302 miles

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

prop removed from box to front diff.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,768 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 107,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,522 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 May 2015 84,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2015 84,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 79,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 72,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 66,201 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

windscreen washer pressure slightly low

Fail 5 May 2012 66,201 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

windscreen washer pressure slightly low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,712 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,569 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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DV05 VCA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV05 VCA, 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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DV05 VCA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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