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VK05 FRL

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 107,457 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR/OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer case ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,448 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,676 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,796 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,425 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,628 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 FRL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

VK05 FRL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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