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VO05 RUJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,062 mi
Last recorded152,062 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 RUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 152,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 150,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 144,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 141,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 134,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 127,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,484 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,373 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,834 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,945 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,546 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)

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 RUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUJ, 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 VO05 RUJ registered?

VO05 RUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VO05 RUJ safe to buy?

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