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FH55 LAH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 169,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 158,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 158,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 145,745 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 145,705 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,499 miles

rear seat belts not checked because of child seat fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear seat belts not checked because of child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/sf tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,530 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Fail 8 Oct 2010 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,618 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,395 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 LAH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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