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FM54 VLF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,189 mi
Last recorded109,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,189 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 96,726 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,511 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edges

slight exhaust smoke

Fail 5 Jul 2014 74,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear tyres wearing inside edges

slight exhaust smoke

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r shocker dust cover brocken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 56,820 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 30,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VLF 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 68.8%.

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 FM54 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

FM54 VLF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is FM54 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 VLF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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