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FD55 VYR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 164,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,248 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 150,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,729 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 138,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2021 129,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 129,704 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 112,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,174 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall close to cord

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,894 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall close to cord

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,300 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,577 miles

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

Offside 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)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,577 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres starting to crack

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 VYR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD55 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

FD55 VYR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FD55 VYR safe to buy?

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