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FH55 AKP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 119,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 May 2019 63,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 63,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,568 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

not able to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,995 miles

n/s front and rear tyres cracking around outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,745 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,642 miles

no metered smoke registered during smoke test

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,156 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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FH55 AKP 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 FH55 AKP, 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 FH55 AKP registered?

FH55 AKP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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