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SO05 VKA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,993 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil weep at rear diff

slight oil weep at engine

Pass 15 Nov 2023 132,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 110,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,493 miles

park brake limits just met

Fail 14 Nov 2019 96,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,797 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,697 miles

centre stop lamp hidden by bike rack

rear suspension components corroded

screen marked by wipers

Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,697 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp hidden by bike rack

n/s wiper poor/torn

rear suspension components corroded

screen marked by wipers

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,796 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,834 miles

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

all tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,353 miles

high level stop light obscured by bike rack

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,218 miles

slight wiper damage to screen

unable to open tailgate

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wiper damage to screen

unable to open tailgate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

washers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,500 miles

excessive back pressure in engine causing excessive white smoke when engine under load

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,499 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

front brake discs badly scored

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,297 miles

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed

wiper damage screen

Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed

wiper damage screen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,432 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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SO05 VKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SO05 VKA, 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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SO05 VKA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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