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PE05 UAR

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,920 mi
Last recorded152,920 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 UAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Door handle not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Door handle not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,341 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 146,329 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 139,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 139,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator [ both side ] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator [ both side ] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 132,487 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,680 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,182 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,474 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 UAR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UAR, 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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PE05 UAR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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