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DC54 FNO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FNO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

engine check light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 62,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear upper side light not working

offside lower brake light not working

offside rear seatbelt buckle worn but still working

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,722 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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DC54 FNO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DC54 FNO, 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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DC54 FNO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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