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MK05 VSO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,350 mi
Last recorded139,350 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 139,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 139,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 134,653 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 125,744 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 125,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,369 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 3 May 2016 86,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 86,296 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,828 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,722 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,213 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

both front tyres cracking no cords visable

o/s/r tyre cracking no cords visable

Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,037 miles

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

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

2x child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

both front tyres cracking no cords visable

o/s/r tyre cracking no cords visable

Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,745 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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MK05 VSO 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 68.2%.

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 MK05 VSO, 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 MK05 VSO registered?

MK05 VSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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