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DU55 FPV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 149,692 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 149,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 235/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 135,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 128,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 119,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,172 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,277 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,917 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,302 miles

offside rear inner sidelamp inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 66,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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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DU55 FPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU55 FPV, 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 DU55 FPV registered?

DU55 FPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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