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KD05 VMU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 140,439 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 140,439 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower grommet for brake hose missing

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 91,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,067 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,117 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Mar 2011 51,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,742 miles

advise on n/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,980 miles

advise on n/s mirror cracked

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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KD05 VMU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KD05 VMU, 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 KD05 VMU registered?

KD05 VMU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is KD05 VMU safe to buy?

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