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FN55 WCA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,691 mi
Last recorded149,691 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 WCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 140,813 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,838 miles

rear brake pads worn 3mm approx

service brake travel may need attention soon

Fail 29 Oct 2018 126,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter badly split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated letters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn 3mm approx

service brake travel may need attention soon

Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 115,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 115,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,656 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 104,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,096 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 55,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,653 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 446,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,696 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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FN55 WCA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN55 WCA, 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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FN55 WCA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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