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FP05 HWR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,089 mi
Last recorded196,089 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 HWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 196,089 miles

4x4 fault lamp on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 196,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4x4 fault lamp on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain components

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 26 Feb 2018 181,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,533 miles

4 x 4 light on

Beam adjustment stickers on headlamps

Pass 28 Jan 2016 155,825 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 155,825 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 135,594 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 135,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,931 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rattle from engine -- needs to be checked

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,958 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,921 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 25,188 miles

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

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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FP05 HWR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP05 HWR, 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 FP05 HWR registered?

FP05 HWR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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