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KC55 VTT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,895 mi
Last recorded143,895 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 143,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 143,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 136,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Phone Holder ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear - both sides - cracks on the edges - rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 136,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Phone Holder ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear - both sides - cracks on the edges - rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,564 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 131,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,728 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 4 Dec 2017 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper blade rubber deteriorated/ missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,973 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 8 Aug 2013 76,937 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,577 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,207 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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KC55 VTT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC55 VTT, 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 KC55 VTT registered?

KC55 VTT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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