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FP05 PXL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,321 mi
Last recorded118,321 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 118,321 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 106,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 98,407 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2017 88,319 miles

Bolts loose on n/s/r drive shaft

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f +o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2016 85,610 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 78,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 71,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,046 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 63,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2012 57,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 57,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 52,341 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 10 May 2011 52,341 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 45,966 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 45,966 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 39,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,159 miles

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

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 PXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP05 PXL, 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 FP05 PXL registered?

FP05 PXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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