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VK05 FDA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,009 mi
Last recorded166,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 166,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outside edge and crack sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 159,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 153,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,861 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 137,861 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,308 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 111,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 10,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,916 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,717 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 FDA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FDA, 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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What year was VK05 FDA registered?

VK05 FDA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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