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MF05 FVP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,214 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,214 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,597 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 69,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,078 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,534 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,811 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,477 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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MF05 FVP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF05 FVP, 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 MF05 FVP registered?

MF05 FVP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MF05 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 FVP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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