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MM05 VYO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 147,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,209 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 131,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 127,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,613 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 113,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,074 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,371 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose but not fouling exhaust

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Nov 2013 78,115 miles

wipers smear

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,788 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,994 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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MM05 VYO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MM05 VYO, 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 MM05 VYO registered?

MM05 VYO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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