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FP05 PYA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,313 mi
Last recorded150,313 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 150,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 150,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,028 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,096 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,143 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,341 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PYA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP05 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

FP05 PYA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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