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VO05 RJV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

199,137 mi
Last recorded199,137 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 RJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 199,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 197,710 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 196,292 miles

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

travel park brake adjustment/ repair maybe required

Pass 17 Dec 2022 194,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 191,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 186,754 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 182,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 175,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 172,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 168,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 164,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 155,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,360 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,942 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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VO05 RJV 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 94.7%.

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 VO05 RJV, 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 VO05 RJV registered?

VO05 RJV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VO05 RJV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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