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PE05 XOF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

205,503 mi
Last recorded205,503 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 205,503 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 205,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 200,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 200,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front ABS wiring at strut insecure and fouling

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 195,530 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 195,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 191,490 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 191,490 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 186,154 miles

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

Pad Wear Indicator Light On

Pass 7 Nov 2018 177,685 miles

Nearside Parking brake poor

Pass 11 Nov 2017 169,757 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2017 169,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 163,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 starting to pit (3.5.1i)

covers fitted restricting view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 163,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 starting to pit (3.5.1i)

covers fitted restricting view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,392 miles

both front tyre`s are wearing on the outer edge`s

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,964 miles

both headlamp beams weak

o/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators 235/50/18

Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlamp beams weak

o/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators 235/50/18

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 98,973 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,593 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,020 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,876 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,974 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 XOF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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