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VA54 AEO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,372 mi
Last recorded128,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 AEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 128,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

tpms on

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,919 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,721 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2024 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,297 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 120,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2021 119,434 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,133 miles

All tyres perished

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

Part of centre stop lamp not working

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring systems light on

Fail 23 Jun 2020 119,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres perished

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

Part of centre stop lamp not working

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring systems light on

Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,675 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,167 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 118,167 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 113,789 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,544 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,252 miles

front and rear inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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VA54 AEO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA54 AEO, 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 VA54 AEO registered?

VA54 AEO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is VA54 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 AEO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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