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OE05 FPD

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,289 mi
Last recorded126,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FPD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 126,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 118,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2017 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 113,460 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2015 109,194 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 109,194 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,279 miles

Front disks and pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,387 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,386 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,945 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,807 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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OE05 FPD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OE05 FPD, 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 OE05 FPD registered?

OE05 FPD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is OE05 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 FPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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