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PE05 XNJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,216 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,594 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,900 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 40,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,077 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,993 miles

rear brake pads wearing

wear to offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 21,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,209 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 XNJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

PE05 XNJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PE05 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 XNJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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