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FV05 TVF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,619 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,185 miles

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,267 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 101,413 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)

Offside front tyre slightly feathered on inner tread

Pass 31 May 2017 95,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 95,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 May 2016 87,483 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,483 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 73,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,578 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,563 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,425 miles

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

unable to inspect os and ns rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,578 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 TVF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TVF, 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 FV05 TVF registered?

FV05 TVF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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