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FL55 OUM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 97,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 94,892 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,497 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,358 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 43,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,519 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,519 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,225 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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FL55 OUM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OUM, 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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What year was FL55 OUM registered?

FL55 OUM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 OUM safe to buy?

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