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VN55 UBT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UBT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,008 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,230 miles

ABS is intermittently activating with brake application ( pump noise and slight vibration on brake pedal )

Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,598 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing of rear registration plate characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers starting to leave streak marks

Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers starting to leave streak marks

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated red

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated red

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,749 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,779 miles

when testing handbrake there was an unusual noise poss shoe fault ?? recomend investigation

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 26,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN55 UBT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN55 UBT, 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 VN55 UBT registered?

VN55 UBT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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