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VA05 JUV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,713 mi
Last recorded141,713 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel slightly exessive

Pass 30 May 2018 141,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,627 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 131,603 miles

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

n\s\r tyre inner treads are worn.

Fail 27 May 2016 131,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 131,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 126,752 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 118,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut but not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 2 Nov 2013 109,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,202 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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VA05 JUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JUV, 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 VA05 JUV registered?

VA05 JUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is VA05 JUV safe to buy?

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