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BN05 PGZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 149,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 1 Mar 2019 122,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,361 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,646 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns rear coil spring broken advise replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,921 miles

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,032 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm minimum limit and should be replaced as soon as possible

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 PGZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PGZ, 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 BN05 PGZ registered?

BN05 PGZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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