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FG55 TFZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,308 mi
Last recorded192,308 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 192,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 180,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 174,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 165,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,174 miles

Front Both, tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear inner sidewall starting to split

Rear Both, worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 148,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 127,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 115,703 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 97,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,352 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,609 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 51,425 miles

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

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)

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 TFZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FG55 TFZ, 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 FG55 TFZ registered?

FG55 TFZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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