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VK05 AAJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 AAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 132,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 126,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,617 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 122,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 109,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,738 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,851 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,851 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,821 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front near side tyre feathered on outer edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,707 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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VK05 AAJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK05 AAJ, 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 VK05 AAJ registered?

VK05 AAJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 AAJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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