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S13 VFM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,595 mi
Last recorded172,595 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 VFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 172,595 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 172,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 168,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 168,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 160,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,409 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Dpf system (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 149,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 145,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 140,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 140,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside handbrake low reading

Fail 25 May 2017 140,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2016 137,776 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 28 May 2015 132,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 132,457 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 116,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 111,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 105,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,682 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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S13 VFM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S13 VFM, 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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S13 VFM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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