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FH54 UHP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,386 mi
Last recorded183,386 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 UHP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 183,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 183,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 177,963 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 177,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 177,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

diesel smoke meter unable to detect emissions

Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 170,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 159,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 152,441 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 152,441 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 140,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 131,710 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 120,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F and N/S/F (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 120,109 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F and N/S/F (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 110,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,082 miles

stone chip outside swept area of windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,832 miles

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

stone chip outside swept area of windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,513 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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FH54 UHP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FH54 UHP, 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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FH54 UHP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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