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VF55 KRD

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KRD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 156,522 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,345 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,206 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,283 miles

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

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)

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 KRD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VF55 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 KRD registered?

VF55 KRD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is VF55 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 KRD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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