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DU05 FCD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,765 mi
Last recorded154,765 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 154,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just met efficiency - n/s park brake may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Feb 2024 154,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just met efficiency - n/s park brake may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,498 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 150,457 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,359 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 112,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear near legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,485 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,337 miles

ADVISE TYRE ARE 235/55/17

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,586 miles

ADVISE TYRE ARE PIRELLI 99H 235/55/17

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 28 Feb 2008 27,899 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DU05 FCD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU05 FCD, 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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DU05 FCD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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