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FV05 LSZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,029 miles

Several small chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,490 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,297 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)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 102,781 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 102,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,851 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,720 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,312 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,309 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LSZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV05 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

FV05 LSZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FV05 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LSZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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