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ET05 PMX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,370 mi
Last recorded155,370 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 PMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff bush worn

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 150,104 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,237 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear diff bush slightly deteriorated/ slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2024 144,237 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear diff bush slightly deteriorated/ slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2023 139,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,519 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 120,293 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 107,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,947 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,515 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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ET05 PMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ET05 PMX, 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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ET05 PMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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