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FP05 USM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,288 mi
Last recorded193,288 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 USM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 193,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 175,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 175,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 161,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 157,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 152,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,987 miles

Offside Front water ingress to foot well, no signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 124,986 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Front water ingress to foot well, no signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated and pressure low

Offside Rear tyre tread has 2 punctures (unrepairable)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,271 miles

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

near side front tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 87,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,698 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,381 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 USM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

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

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