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PE05 TLO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,766 miles

Front Subframe rusted

Rear Inner sills rusted

Rear Subframe rusted

Rear Suspension bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2024 132,336 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 126,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,843 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of front most lower arm is perished and starting to split, but at time of test there was no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the inner bush of the front most lower arm as snapped (excess movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the outer ball joint of the rear most lower suspension arm has slight play, and boot securing clip missing, but no loss og grease from joint at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of front most lower arm is perished and starting to split, but at time of test there was no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly on free wheel spin the o/s calliper is binding (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Parking brake efficiency near minimum standard

Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency near minimum standard

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,644 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,121 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 TLO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PE05 TLO, 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 PE05 TLO registered?

PE05 TLO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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