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OU54 VYW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,502 mi
Last recorded142,502 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 142,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 134,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 120,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,511 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 1 Apr 2015 86,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,361 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,327 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 1 May 2012 52,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,156 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,705 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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OU54 VYW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU54 VYW, 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 OU54 VYW registered?

OU54 VYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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