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FM55 LSK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,915 mi
Last recorded92,915 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LSK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 92,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

park brake lever slightly high on travel

Fail 6 Sep 2019 82,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

park brake lever slightly high on travel

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2016 77,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,772 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs pitted

both rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,409 miles

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,499 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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FM55 LSK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FM55 LSK, 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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FM55 LSK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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