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FV05 WNA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,056 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 120,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 109,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,937 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heatshield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,938 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 95,938 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,130 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 79,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,403 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,376 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,886 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 WNA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WNA, 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 WNA registered?

FV05 WNA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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