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GP55 PGX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,870 mi
Last recorded152,870 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 PGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 152,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 146,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 146,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 139,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 133,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 133,188 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle caliper seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 129,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 129,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 123,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 115,528 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 115,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 107,671 miles

no smoke dpf

Pass 16 May 2016 100,890 miles

Front both front tyres perishing slightly

oil leaks from engine

Fail 16 May 2016 100,889 miles

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

Front both front tyres perishing slightly

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,141 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 85,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 85,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,175 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,950 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not checked as baby seats fitted

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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GP55 PGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GP55 PGX, 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 GP55 PGX registered?

GP55 PGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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