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FX55 KHW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,767 mi
Last recorded208,767 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 KHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 208,767 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 208,767 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,663 miles

engine noise

Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge's (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

advise crank pully breaking up.

advise emmissions not tested due to condition of crank pully

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,200 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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FX55 KHW 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 76.5%.

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 FX55 KHW, 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 FX55 KHW registered?

FX55 KHW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 KHW safe to buy?

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