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PA05 GJO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,928 mi
Last recorded121,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 GJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 121,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 114,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 114,211 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe on back box missing (7.1.2)

front under trays fitted with rear under trays fitted and both sill coverd limited inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe on back box missing (7.1.2)

front under trays fitted with rear under trays fitted and both sill coverd limited inspection

Pass 3 May 2017 101,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,315 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,408 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,671 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,045 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 34,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,550 miles

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)

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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PA05 GJO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PA05 GJO, 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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PA05 GJO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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