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VU55 JVM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,860 mi
Last recorded98,860 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 JVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,860 miles

all brake discs surface rust

head lights patterns fading

wipers smear

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,782 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,648 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,542 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,955 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 JVM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU55 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

VU55 JVM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is VU55 JVM safe to buy?

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