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VU05 JVG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,198 mi
Last recorded189,198 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 189,198 miles

Front wiper mechanism very worn and allowing the arm to foul the bonnet advise repair replacement

Nearside Rear bumpstop worn and insecure

Offside Rear bumpstop worn and insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

screen wash reservior leaking advise repair/replacement

tpms lamp on

Fail 17 May 2023 189,198 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower securing bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper mechanism very worn and allowing the arm to foul the bonnet advise repair replacement

Nearside Rear bumpstop worn and insecure

Offside Rear bumpstop worn and insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

screen wash reservior leaking advise repair/replacement

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2022 172,545 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

TPM light on

Pass 8 Jul 2021 154,225 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 154,221 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 147,684 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 140,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 140,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,317 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 12 Feb 2013 85,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut on offside front tyre outer side wall but cord not exposed

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,613 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 JVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

VU05 JVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is VU05 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 JVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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