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FV05 EFY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules/joint corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 102,176 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules/joint corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,445 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 59,445 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,089 miles

front and rear pads starting getting low

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 EFY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

FV05 EFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FV05 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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