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M11 VJH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 VJH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,347 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 88,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 88,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,636 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,709 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,155 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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M11 VJH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M11 VJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M11 VJH registered?

M11 VJH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is M11 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 VJH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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