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EA55 KFU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 132,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,054 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 126,054 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,099 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 122,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,816 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,128 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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 25 Oct 2013 81,153 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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,553 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped (front and rear).

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil level on minimum.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,344 miles

Handbrake lever is a little high!!!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Washer bottle low!!!

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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EA55 KFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA55 KFU, 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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EA55 KFU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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