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VK05 FXW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 73,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 59,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,008 miles

osr indicator discoloured,brake reaction bushes worn

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,007 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

osr indicator discoloured,brake reaction bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2019 57,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,768 miles

All Four Tyres are Perished

Nearside Front Cut in Tyre Tread - Not to Cords

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,746 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,170 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 21,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,019 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 FXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

VK05 FXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VK05 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 FXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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