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FD55 FAO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,261 mi
Last recorded138,261 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 138,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 128,518 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tps & brake wear indicator lights on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tps & brake wear indicator lights on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,599 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size : 235.55.17

Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyre size : 235.55.17

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,149 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions to clesn to measure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,569 miles

emissions to clesn to measure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,435 miles

Tyre Size : 235.55.17

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge on the legal limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre Size : 235.55.17

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge on the legal limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,528 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,254 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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FD55 FAO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD55 FAO, 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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FD55 FAO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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