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FD55 OEJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,159 mi
Last recorded213,159 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 213,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 212,680 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet sound deadening loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 5 Dec 2019 194,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust ring on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust ring on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 180,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust ring on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust ring on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 166,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 156,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed of on inner edge wear would indicate wheel alignment incorrect (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 156,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed of on inner edge wear would indicate wheel alignment incorrect (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,626 miles

n/s/ parking brake effort could be improved

Fail 22 Nov 2013 100,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres weorn close to tread warning bars

Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,756 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres weorn close to tread warning bars

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,917 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,166 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 OEJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OEJ, 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 FD55 OEJ registered?

FD55 OEJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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