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FX54 VMO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 125,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,547 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk requires atention

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,727 miles

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

Offside Rear inner additional side light not working

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads getting low

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,987 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,976 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,941 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre side wall

offside wiper blade poor fit

Pass 27 Dec 2013 83,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,919 miles

both wipers torn slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,919 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers torn slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,645 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,106 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,777 miles

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)

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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FX54 VMO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX54 VMO, 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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FX54 VMO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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