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FV55 SVP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 SVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,188 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 12 Jan 2017 109,820 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 109,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,782 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,707 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear passenger seat has child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,338 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to 2 mil bars

both rear tyres worn on legal limit

brakes tested by tapley meter

plastic cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,516 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

hand brake travel geting long

plastic covers and sill fitted

rear inner brake pads look worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,942 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,054 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 SVP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FV55 SVP, 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 FV55 SVP registered?

FV55 SVP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is FV55 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 SVP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 SVP have outstanding finance?

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