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FM54 MJS

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 MJS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,143 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 52,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall cords not exposed

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 31,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,458 miles

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

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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FM54 MJS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red 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 FM54 MJS, 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 FM54 MJS registered?

FM54 MJS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FM54 MJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 MJS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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