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WF55 VPY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,221 mi
Last recorded120,221 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 103,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,636 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front track rod end fouls lower suspension arm on full lock when jacked

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,323 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

BRAKE PADS-Most well worn

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,084 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,826 miles

baby seats fitted to both rear seats.

n/s/front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,826 miles

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

baby seats fitted to both rear seats.

n/s/front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,327 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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WF55 VPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF55 VPY, 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.

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What year was WF55 VPY registered?

WF55 VPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WF55 VPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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