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OU55 PVK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 PVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,140 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 130,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,736 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 120,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 104,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 88,690 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

engine cover fitted

engine undershield fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit unable to measure tread on raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised edge unable to measure tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 73,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,661 miles

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

o/s front and o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,997 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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OU55 PVK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OU55 PVK, 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 OU55 PVK registered?

OU55 PVK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 PVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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