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FN55 XXU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,367 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 142,367 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 138,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel + efficiency limit just met (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread

osf tyre getting low on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread

osf tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure warning system indicator shows a fault.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,241 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 37,184 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,017 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 XXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XXU, 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 FN55 XXU registered?

FN55 XXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FN55 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 XXU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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