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VK05 CUW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,964 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,248 miles

sidewall on all tyres cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,950 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,919 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 CUW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

VK05 CUW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 CUW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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