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FP05 USN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 USN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 153,789 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly faded, beam pattern acceptable

Nearside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil Level low (topped up before test)

Pass 20 Mar 2024 147,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 147,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 131,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 129,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 125,194 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 125,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2018 116,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 108,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 103,667 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 103,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,609 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,591 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 7 Jan 2014 76,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 19 Dec 2012 63,752 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,335 miles

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2008 25,335 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,949 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 USN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 USN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 USN registered?

FP05 USN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FP05 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 USN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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