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FP05 PXM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,300 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 114,299 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,364 miles

factory fitted tinted side and rear windows

Fail 3 Nov 2016 104,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

factory fitted tinted side and rear windows

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,729 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r shock cover hanging loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,975 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,225 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,926 miles

cut ton/s/f tyre wall

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,712 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

space saver wheel as spare

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,972 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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FP05 PXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

FP05 PXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is FP05 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 PXM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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