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VO05 XZY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 XZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

TPMS warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,073 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,483 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 5 Jun 2010 48,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,257 miles

suspect n/side rear spring burst

Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,257 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,118 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 XZY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

VO05 XZY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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