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FV05 EET

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,043 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)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,281 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)

Rattle from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

front tyres have perished sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rattle from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

front tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,142 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,456 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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FV05 EET is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV05 EET, 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 FV05 EET registered?

FV05 EET is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FV05 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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