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VU55 AEF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 151,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 151,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 144,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 144,222 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,959 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 122,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,786 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,035 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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VU55 AEF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 VU55 AEF, 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 VU55 AEF registered?

VU55 AEF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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