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MW05 FUA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 148,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 148,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin the inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 142,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 135,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 129,764 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 245/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 245/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,899 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,146 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,146 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2013 68,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 16 Jan 2012 60,420 miles

rear brake discs on limits of wear

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,269 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,772 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,747 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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MW05 FUA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW05 FUA, 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 MW05 FUA registered?

MW05 FUA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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