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FB05 GHF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,329 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,899 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,497 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)

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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FB05 GHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB05 GHF, 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 FB05 GHF registered?

FB05 GHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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