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WV55 FXZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,673 mi
Last recorded240,673 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 240,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along the bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 232,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 226,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 226,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 207,305 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 207,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 198,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 196,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 196,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2016 193,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 190,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 187,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 161,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 138,149 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 138,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,488 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 107,488 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,724 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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WV55 FXZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV55 FXZ, 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 WV55 FXZ registered?

WV55 FXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 FXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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