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VK05 MYZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 95,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 May 2019 95,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 91,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has inadequate reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 91,874 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has inadequate reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,243 miles

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,050 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,276 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MYZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

VK05 MYZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is VK05 MYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 MYZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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