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FV54 WPA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Steel (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,076 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,005 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s borderline (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,350 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,048 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 54,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FV54 WPA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV54 WPA, 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 FV54 WPA registered?

FV54 WPA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is FV54 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 WPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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