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FP05 PYB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,356 mi
Last recorded173,356 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 173,356 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 172,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 165,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt un-buckled ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 165,719 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt un-buckled ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 158,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel carrier damaged but secure

Pass 21 Jul 2012 121,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,464 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)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,741 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 PYB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

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

Is FP05 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 PYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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