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FV55 SVU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,035 mi
Last recorded162,035 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,462 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 155,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 144,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,936 miles

parking brake needs adjustment only just met percentage

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,689 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,534 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,236 miles

rear shocks slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,607 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 42,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,961 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,361 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 SVU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV55 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV55 SVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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