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FL55 EFW

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,004 mi
Last recorded117,004 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 102,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,138 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,451 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low inner edges.

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

nearside rear tyre worn low centre section.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 36,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,315 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,357 miles

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage rear tyres outer sidewalls.

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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FL55 EFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FL55 EFW, 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 FL55 EFW registered?

FL55 EFW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 EFW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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