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RF05 VBK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 116,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 112,513 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,203 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,853 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 107,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,749 miles

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,746 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,926 miles

engine covers/undertraysb fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 64,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc,s pitted.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, and on (2mm) traed.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,907 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc,s pitted.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, and on (2mm) traed.

tyre pressure warning light on dash staying on.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,102 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 49,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,972 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,570 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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RF05 VBK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF05 VBK, 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 RF05 VBK registered?

RF05 VBK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is RF05 VBK safe to buy?

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