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FH05 FKE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 FKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 100,786 miles

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

rear end corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,074 miles

Front and rear number plates poor state

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

Fail 31 May 2017 74,074 miles

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

Front and rear number plates poor state

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,310 miles

Both exhaust clamps joining onto backbox have snapped but not leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads measuring 2mm

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

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

Rear brake pads measuring 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 55,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 48,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

alternator belt is cracking

Fail 20 May 2013 48,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

alternator belt is cracking

oil level low

Pass 23 May 2012 42,622 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,397 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

tyres of different tread pattern on front axle

Fail 24 May 2011 36,220 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

tyres of different tread pattern on front axle

Pass 25 May 2010 28,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,743 miles

o/s front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,941 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall curb damage but cords not exposed

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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FH05 FKE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH05 FKE, 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 FH05 FKE registered?

FH05 FKE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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