MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
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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.
Is VK05 FDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 FDA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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