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VE54 OSR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,795 miles

Front bumper has slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 165,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper has slightly damage

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,517 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 146,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,143 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,573 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre tread "but no cords showing at time of test"!

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,826 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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VE54 OSR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE54 OSR, 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 VE54 OSR registered?

VE54 OSR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is VE54 OSR safe to buy?

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