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FH55 AZD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,439 mi
Last recorded51,439 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,161 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,472 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,615 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 AZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AZD, 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 FH55 AZD registered?

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

Is FH55 AZD safe to buy?

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