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PE05 VHU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,009 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks at engine

surface corrosion on rear axle and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 25 Nov 2018 112,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,811 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,662 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,737 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 VHU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

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