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FP05 WRO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,956 mi
Last recorded175,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 175,956 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 175,874 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise suspect slight wheel bearing noise from nearside front wheel further investigation required

Pass 16 Jun 2017 158,595 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 158,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 151,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 144,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,330 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 116,107 miles

1/brake fluid below max

2/n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

3/sill covers fitted

4/n/s/f tyre side wall damage

5/slight wear front brake discs

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 116,107 miles

4/n/s/f tyre side wall damage

5/slight wear front brake discs

1/brake fluid below max

2/n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

3/sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,401 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 74,602 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,602 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 70,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 May 2009 61,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,613 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WRO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

FP05 WRO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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