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MW05 VYN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,309 mi
Last recorded167,309 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VYN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 167,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight loss on grease from nearside front outer c.v boot

Pass 31 Jul 2017 155,344 miles

both front brake discs worn

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,310 miles

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 28 Aug 2015 130,262 miles

o/s/f shock absorber appears damp

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,778 miles

slight play o/s/f suspension

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,734 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,567 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,038 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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MW05 VYN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW05 VYN, 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 MW05 VYN registered?

MW05 VYN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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