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N10 VTS

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,303 mi
Last recorded140,303 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 VTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OBD port blocked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has difficulty negotiating left hand corners

Fail 1 Nov 2023 140,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

OBD port blocked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has difficulty negotiating left hand corners

Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,958 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 126,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 124,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,291 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,687 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,245 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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N10 VTS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N10 VTS, 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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N10 VTS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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