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BN05 PFV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,691 mi
Last recorded208,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 208,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 208,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 208,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 206,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 195,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 180,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 168,886 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 153,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 153,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 133,103 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,870 miles

OFFSIDE SECONDARY REAR SIDE LAMP INOP DONE

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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BN05 PFV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN05 PFV, 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 BN05 PFV registered?

BN05 PFV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 PFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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