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PE05 XNW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,291 mi
Last recorded230,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 230,291 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 226,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides of vehicle shaft corroding near top (5.3.2 (b))

Front very long pedal trtavel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 205,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

brake pedal long travel

parking brake low performance

rear springs slight corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2018 205,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal long travel

parking brake low performance

rear springs slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 188,819 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp led only working on 75%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges cut in outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 167,442 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 147,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 129,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,345 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 97,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 97,430 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,945 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 XNW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

PE05 XNW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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