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P4 XOY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 XOY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,975 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,857 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 103,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,766 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2013 71,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 63,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 53,399 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 53,399 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,878 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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P4 XOY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P4 XOY, 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 P4 XOY registered?

P4 XOY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is P4 XOY safe to buy?

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