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BT55 FOF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil on min

tyres 235/55r17 offside front worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,988 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 86,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,931 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,510 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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BT55 FOF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BT55 FOF, 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 BT55 FOF registered?

BT55 FOF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BT55 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 FOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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