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BV05 PNU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

190,666 mi
Last recorded190,666 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 190,666 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.e.d fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 168,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 168,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 150,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 150,006 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 137,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 134,795 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2019 134,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,756 miles

50% of the high level brake light are inoperative.

Both front side light bulbs are dull in operation.

Brakes tested with a Tapley meter.

Corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.

The O/S/R tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,497 miles

"Scraping" noise noted when turning the rear road wheels.

Corrosion noted on the front and rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,012 miles

Corrosion noted on a local area of the front brake discs.

Heavy corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.

The N/S wiper blade is poor.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,104 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

all brake discs rusty

exhaust rusty

r/n/s brake discs very rusty and noisey in operation

tyres worn to 3-4mm

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,925 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear discs very rusty (heavy surface)

wipers noted poor

Fail 14 Apr 2014 121,925 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear discs very rusty (heavy surface)

wipers noted poor

Pass 20 Apr 2013 116,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,087 miles

child seat nearside rear

Fail 18 Apr 2011 95,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat nearside rear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,066 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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BV05 PNU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV05 PNU, 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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BV05 PNU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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