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PE05 MSV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,478 mi
Last recorded182,478 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 MSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 182,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 182,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 181,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 171,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 159,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2017 132,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,179 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,896 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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PE05 MSV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE05 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 MSV registered?

PE05 MSV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 MSV safe to buy?

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