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VC05 DWC

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,388 mi
Last recorded98,388 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC05 DWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 98,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault turned off during test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 89,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,373 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,556 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,362 miles

fumes noted in engine bay

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,971 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,600 miles

n/s front tyre at 3mm

o/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,703 miles

very slight surface rust on exhaust lower down pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,118 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,933 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,702 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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VC05 DWC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VC05 DWC, 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 VC05 DWC registered?

VC05 DWC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is VC05 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC05 DWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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