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VF55 EEH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,910 mi
Last recorded181,910 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 EEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 181,910 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Dec 2025 181,910 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2025 177,853 miles

Handbrake just met requirements, may require adjustments or repairs.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 177,803 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 172,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 168,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 164,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 158,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 158,500 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Near & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,593 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 140,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 118,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,643 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,428 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Fail 3 May 2011 75,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front and Rear brake pads are very low - Replace ASAP

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,510 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2009 42,427 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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VF55 EEH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VF55 EEH, 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 VF55 EEH registered?

VF55 EEH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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