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FP55 FYG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,835 mi
Last recorded33,835 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,793 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FP55 FYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP55 FYG, 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

How do I check the history of FP55 FYG?

You can check the full history of FP55 FYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP55 FYG registered?

FP55 FYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is FP55 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 FYG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 FYG have outstanding finance?

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