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VO05 UXW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,548 mi
Last recorded158,548 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 158,548 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 158,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 148,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,064 miles

Advise all tyres 4mm tread depth and cracking in treads and slight wear to inner and outer edge's

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2022 140,064 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise all tyres 4mm tread depth and cracking in treads and slight wear to inner and outer edge's

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2021 136,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both are milky (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 133,242 miles

advise slight grease seepage from n/s/f cv boot

all tyres 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2020 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise slight grease seepage from n/s/f cv boot

all tyres 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,651 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Cv gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 126,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear brake pads low inner pads

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,488 miles

Advise rear b/pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,395 miles

advise slight grease seepage from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,978 miles

o/s rear seat belt not tested baby seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 UXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO05 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

VO05 UXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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