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DK55 PYU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,139 mi
Last recorded163,139 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,139 miles

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

front wiper operation, noisy

Fail 13 Dec 2021 163,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

front wiper operation, noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2020 155,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 148,723 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,509 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,345 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Nov 2012 71,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,384 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre close to cords

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,338 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre close to cords

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,268 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Remove sat nav from windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,970 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 50,967 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,561 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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DK55 PYU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DK55 PYU, 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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DK55 PYU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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