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2005 BMW X3
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- Registration FP05FFY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,868 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,284 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,563 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023 6 Jun 20266 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,235 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,117 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021 6 Jun 20262 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,738 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,944 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s headlamp dip beam slightly dim
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,424 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,032 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,509 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nail nearside front tyre
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,921 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,574 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,959 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,783 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,737 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,847 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,847 MI
6 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,363 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FP05FFY was registered on 2005-04-21
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