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NY05 VHL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

228,476 mi
Last recorded228,476 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 228,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear underside undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2025 201,701 miles

under the body painted in black

Pass 11 Jun 2025 201,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 188,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 184,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 178,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 174,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight deterioration to rear number plate

various areas of suspension showing signs of corrosion not considered to be excessive.

Fail 22 Jun 2021 174,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight deterioration to rear number plate

various areas of suspension showing signs of corrosion not considered to be excessive.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 168,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Fail 16 Jun 2020 168,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel long

Pass 19 Jun 2019 160,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 160,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 148,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 148,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various areas on the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,249 miles

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated.

Both rear tyres are well over half worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 136,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated.

Both rear tyres are well over half worn.

Exhaust heat shield on underside loose/adrift.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,690 miles

Both offside front and nearside rear tyres over half worn

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 121,690 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both offside front and nearside rear tyres over half worn

Both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,929 miles

both rear tyres are over half worn

nearside front and both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,929 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are over half worn

nearside front and both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,023 miles

rear brake disks are corroded/worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,619 miles

both front disc outer faces corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,817 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,294 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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NY05 VHL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NY05 VHL, 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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NY05 VHL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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