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FG55 TEO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,559 mi
Last recorded185,559 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 185,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 174,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 164,999 miles

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

Under Tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 164,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under Tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 148,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tye on the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 Feb 2017 135,185 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 122,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions passed too low to obtain printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake effiencey low 18% advise attention

item removed prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,623 miles

N/S/R outer door handle weak in operation.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,444 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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FG55 TEO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG55 TEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 TEO registered?

FG55 TEO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is FG55 TEO safe to buy?

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