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VPY 974

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPY 974
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 62,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,663 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,968 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,355 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VPY 974 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VPY 974, 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 VPY 974 registered?

VPY 974 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is VPY 974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPY 974 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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