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FV55 LUR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 97,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,758 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box split around weld

Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 50,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,869 miles

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

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

child seat nearside rear

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Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,878 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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FV55 LUR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV55 LUR, 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 FV55 LUR registered?

FV55 LUR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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