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VK05 AAN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 123,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 101,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,822 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Underside of vehicle sightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,225 miles

Offside Front brake disc cover loose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,019 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,212 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,862 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 AAN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AAN, 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

How do I check the history of VK05 AAN?

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What year was VK05 AAN registered?

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

Is VK05 AAN safe to buy?

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