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FV05 XDE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,554 mi
Last recorded145,554 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 145,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,885 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 128,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,519 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,204 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,069 miles

engine vibration damper breaking up

front & rear pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,489 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 XDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

FV05 XDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FV05 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 XDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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