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FD55 OFK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 104,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,962 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,091 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,013 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,981 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT BUT NOT TO CORE

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED AT 18%

VERY BAD OIL LEAK UNDER CAR

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,044 miles

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

VERY BAD OIL LEAK, THE UNDER SIDE OF THE CAR COVERED COMPLETLEY IN OIL

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,826 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 OFK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

FD55 OFK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FD55 OFK safe to buy?

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