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KB05 PVA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,926 mi
Last recorded128,926 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 PVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 128,926 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,592 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jun 2020 127,974 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,109 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,013 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,499 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 May 2015 111,095 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 111,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,951 miles

Nearside 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 Front 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 14 Jun 2012 78,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 77,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,081 miles

Nearside 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 Front 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 16 Jun 2010 54,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,387 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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KB05 PVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KB05 PVA, 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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KB05 PVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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