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VE55 FFA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,839 mi
Last recorded157,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 157,839 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,617 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2020 108,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f caliper holding on and not returning as it should

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,268 miles

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

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

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

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,702 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,983 miles

right hand rear exhaust mounting rubber incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,271 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on both edges.

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

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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VE55 FFA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE55 FFA, 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 VE55 FFA registered?

VE55 FFA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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