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VK05 AAV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,465 mi
Last recorded181,465 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 181,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 173,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 173,798 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 164,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 146,676 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 146,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,270 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 120,270 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 95,473 miles

Front disc's lipped

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 95,473 miles

Front disc's lipped

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 70,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,686 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 AAV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK05 AAV, 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 AAV registered?

VK05 AAV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 AAV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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