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VE05 BDX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 106,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,783 miles

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

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

aux belt noisy suspect bottom pully at fault

nearside front fog light loose

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r diff seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r diff seal leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,500 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,161 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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VE05 BDX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE05 BDX, 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 VE05 BDX registered?

VE05 BDX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is VE05 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 BDX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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