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VN55 FTY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 166,006 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Apr 2018 166,006 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,167 miles

Cannot access rear seat belts due to customer belongings

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 152,167 miles

Cannot access rear seat belts due to customer belongings

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,318 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 114,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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VN55 FTY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue 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 VN55 FTY, 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 VN55 FTY registered?

VN55 FTY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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