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FV55 ULW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,828 mi
Last recorded185,828 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ULW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 185,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 179,550 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2022 179,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 174,337 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all/4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle and suspension arms very rusty

some travel on hand brake

Pass 6 May 2019 167,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 161,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 155,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 148,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f worn more then o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 132,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,340 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,885 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,859 miles

Front 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 ULW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

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