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FSZ 1485

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,830 mi
Last recorded176,830 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 1485
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 176,830 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 176,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 164,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 164,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right hand kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet not closing fully.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,419 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 112,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,919 miles

hand brake reserve travel may soon require attention

rear offside tyre is under inflated and has a nail in it

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,770 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel may soon require attention

rear offside tyre is under inflated and has a nail in it

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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FSZ 1485 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FSZ 1485, 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 FSZ 1485 registered?

FSZ 1485 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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