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FH55 BPV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,905 mi
Last recorded205,905 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 BPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 205,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 199,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 195,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 192,692 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 192,690 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 189,723 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 189,722 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 187,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 187,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 184,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 180,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 168,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,476 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,962 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,659 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but isn't showing cords

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,259 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 63,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all four tyres in poor condition and starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,579 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,579 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,127 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 BPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH55 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

FH55 BPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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