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FX05 XKT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,834 mi
Last recorded198,834 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XKT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 198,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 197,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 195,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 189,993 miles

Park brake low effort marginal pass

Pass 3 Jan 2017 187,753 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jan 2016 176,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 176,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 164,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 164,453 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 151,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

exhaust emits a large amount of blue smoke under acceleration

Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

exhaust emits a large amount of blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 28 Feb 2012 136,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,552 miles

both rear shocker bump stops broken

both rear tyre valves perrished

both rear tyres worn on edges [close to limits]

rear number plate poor

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,254 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,807 miles

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

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

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 XKT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKT, 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 FX05 XKT registered?

FX05 XKT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is FX05 XKT safe to buy?

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