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FH55 EMJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 123,660 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,297 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,083 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 74,628 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing (weight on)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,848 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing (weight on)

Pass 16 May 2011 58,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 53,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,570 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 EMJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

FH55 EMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FH55 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 EMJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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