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FG05 CZR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 CZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,455 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock covers insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge therefore close to legal limit

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 107,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge therefore close to legal limit

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,352 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 72,563 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 May 2012 72,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,848 miles

front registration plate delaminating slightly

parking brake ratchet mechanism seems faulty, but suspect anti cable stress design

rear registration plate security poor

vehicle underside covered

wiper blades poor clearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate delaminating slightly

parking brake ratchet mechanism seems faulty, but suspect anti cable stress design

rear registration plate security poor

vehicle underside covered

wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 17 May 2010 51,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,878 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 24,632 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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FG05 CZR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 CZR, 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 FG05 CZR registered?

FG05 CZR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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