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FE05 FUG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 128,170 miles

MIL LIGHT STAYS ON.(PRE 2008)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES(REAR TYRES HAVE THE LOWEST TREAD). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 116,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,382 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,219 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,457 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,079 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,395 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,267 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,263 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit & sdewall damaged.

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged & worn to 0mm on inside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 35,803 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE05 FUG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE05 FUG, 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 FE05 FUG registered?

FE05 FUG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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