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VIL 5318

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

194,433 mi
Last recorded194,433 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5318
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 194,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 194,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 184,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 184,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 175,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 175,889 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 167,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 167,227 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 159,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 19 Aug 2020 159,498 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

tyre light on

Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 152,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,385 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 142,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,630 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,714 miles

handbrake lever ratchet poor

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,653 miles

nearside front wiper arm contacting bonnet

Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,154 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 54,154 miles

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

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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VIL 5318 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VIL 5318, 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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VIL 5318 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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