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BL05 VGU

2005 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X3 Diesel 1995cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 179,054 miles on the clock, averaging 11,254 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL05 VGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,254

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,946
Average per year11,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL05 VGU 21k60k100k139k179k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage175,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage172,506 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage166,147 miles
Since last MOT+18,764 miles
PASS
Mileage147,383 miles
Since last MOT+18,953 miles
PASS
Mileage128,430 miles
Since last MOT+18,110 miles
PASS
Mileage110,320 miles
Since last MOT+16,615 miles
PASS
Mileage93,705 miles
Since last MOT+18,297 miles
PASS
Mileage75,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,401 miles
PASS
Mileage65,007 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage46,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage38,784 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage29,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage20,846 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VGU
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BL05 VGU

What car is BL05 VGU?

BL05 VGU is a black Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL05 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 VGU was 179,054 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 VGU passed its MOT?

BL05 VGU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.

Is BL05 VGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 VGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL05 VGU?

BL05 VGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.