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FX05 XFB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,834 mi
Last recorded90,834 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 80,831 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2020 80,121 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre cracked in tread

Fail 7 May 2020 80,121 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre cracked in tread

Pass 7 May 2019 79,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,762 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover dropped down shocker

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,779 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,941 miles

offside rear tyre low inner tread

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,513 miles

front reg plate deterioating

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads getting low

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads getting low

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,608 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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FX05 XFB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX05 XFB, 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 FX05 XFB registered?

FX05 XFB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FX05 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 XFB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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