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VO05 UXS

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,677 mi
Last recorded199,677 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 UXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 199,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 199,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 180,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 170,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 166,018 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 166,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,221 miles

NOISE FROM O/S/R POSSIBLY INSIDE BRAKE DRUM

Fail 27 Aug 2015 158,221 miles

NOISE FROM O/S/R POSSIBLY INSIDE BRAKE DRUM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 141,171 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

rear/ wheels/ protuding/ body

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,411 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 UXS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

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

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