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FV55 TGF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,352 mi
Last recorded108,352 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,443 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,443 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,732 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 27 Jan 2012 61,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,368 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,761 miles

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

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

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 TGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

FV55 TGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FV55 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 TGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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