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MF05 MVN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,181 mi
Last recorded161,181 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 161,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 156,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,052 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,552 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 121,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,968 miles

rear regestration plate slightly detoreated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 116,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear regestration plate slightly detoreated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,679 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin less than %50

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

o/s front shock absorber damp

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2013 82,199 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking between treads

nearside front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 14 Dec 2013 82,199 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking between treads

nearside front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,362 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,725 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front disc corroded

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,101 miles

front disc corroded / under body covered by plastic trim

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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MF05 MVN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF05 MVN, 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 MF05 MVN registered?

MF05 MVN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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