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HV55 FKO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,250 mi
Last recorded91,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,945 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 88,896 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

emissions not tested as exhaust too hot

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,115 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 83,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,838 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,544 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,544 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,533 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,169 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HV55 FKO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV55 FKO, 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 HV55 FKO registered?

HV55 FKO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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