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VN55 WLR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 175,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 163,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 159,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 152,287 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,910 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,807 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 WLR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

VN55 WLR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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