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VA05 HCE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 134,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 128,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper arm unstable

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 13 Jun 2024 128,043 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front wiper arm unstable

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,779 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 111,689 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount has excessive play

Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,368 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 20 May 2019 86,924 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 86,921 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front tyre perished on side walls

Fail 10 May 2018 83,833 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front tyre perished on side walls

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 82,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 82,752 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 80,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 79,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,496 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 49,459 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,664 miles

front brake discs some corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

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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VA05 HCE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA05 HCE, 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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VA05 HCE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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