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OU05 PZN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,590 mi
Last recorded181,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 181,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 142,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator damaged

Rear shock bump stops damaged,both

Pass 8 Jun 2017 129,486 miles

both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,424 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,727 miles

Nearside front brake is sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,472 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,019 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside 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)

both outer sills covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,605 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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OU05 PZN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 OU05 PZN, 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 OU05 PZN registered?

OU05 PZN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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