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VN55 DLY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,126 mi
Last recorded162,126 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 162,126 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 147,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,900 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,900 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,171 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 123,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,898 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,253 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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VN55 DLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN55 DLY, 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 VN55 DLY registered?

VN55 DLY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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