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VU55 OFD

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,915 mi
Last recorded145,915 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 145,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,617 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 121,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 8 Oct 2018 107,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,319 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,319 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,415 miles

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,338 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,610 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,488 miles

front inner pads getting low and o/s/r tyre 3mm and stepped inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,399 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,636 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 OFD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VU55 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

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

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