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MF05 FWG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 120,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,611 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2mm and perished

o/s/f tyre 2mm, bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,727 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,990 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 FWG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF05 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

MF05 FWG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is MF05 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 FWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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