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VU55 ODJ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,249 mi
Last recorded215,249 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ODJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 215,249 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 214,984 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 214,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 204,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 199,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 184,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 172,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 172,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 162,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 157,118 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 157,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 152,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 152,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 142,056 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 131,755 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,137 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 114,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control warning lamp staying on,soon to be cause for failure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,163 miles

brake / four wheel drive warning lamps come on at odd times???

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,132 miles

All brake pads are worn down to approximatey 2mm to 3mm.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,516 miles

ALL TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

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 ODJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

VU55 ODJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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