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FP05 PXB

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 157,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bumper Damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 157,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

bumper Damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 142,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS - B477 (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,449 miles

n/s/f tyre has crack in tread

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

rear brake pads inner getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 115,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,306 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,770 miles

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

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

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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FP05 PXB 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 FP05 PXB, 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 FP05 PXB registered?

FP05 PXB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FP05 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 PXB 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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