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MF05 VXL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 51,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 49,412 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 48,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 46,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,557 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

advise air con belt off

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 17,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,948 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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MF05 VXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF05 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

MF05 VXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MF05 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 VXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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