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VU05 CRX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 109,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 107,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 106,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,385 miles

4x4 system fault

OSR tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Oil leak major oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,003 miles

(OIL LEAKS)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGES AND CRACKING 235/55/17

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SHOULDERS 235/55/17

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

(OIL LEAKS)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGES AND CRACKING 235/55/17

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SHOULDERS 235/55/17

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

Nearside rear shock protective sleeve deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre approx 2mm.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear shock protective sleeve deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre approx 2mm.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,207 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,510 miles

slight cracking in fuel cap seal

Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight cracking in fuel cap seal

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,434 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,732 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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VU05 CRX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU05 CRX, 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 VU05 CRX registered?

VU05 CRX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is VU05 CRX safe to buy?

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