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FP05 USJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,205 mi
Last recorded161,205 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 161,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 156,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bush worn

Fail 15 Apr 2024 156,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,852 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 134,867 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 134,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 125,906 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,502 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)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 116,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 105,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,294 miles

Nearside Front abs wires poorly routed

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

child seats fitted preventing inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet wont open suspected snaped cable

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,730 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 55,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2011 55,369 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 33,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,931 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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FP05 USJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FP05 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

FP05 USJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FP05 USJ safe to buy?

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