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FD05 EVG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,108 mi
Last recorded232,108 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 232,108 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 232,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play n/s/f drop link

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 213,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 202,771 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 202,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 196,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 188,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 171,854 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 171,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 136,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 136,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2013 106,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

light scratching wiper arc

Pass 8 May 2013 106,103 miles

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

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

light scratching wiper arc

Pass 19 May 2012 78,048 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,176 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,925 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,759 miles

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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FD05 EVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FD05 EVG, 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 FD05 EVG registered?

FD05 EVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FD05 EVG safe to buy?

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