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PE05 XTD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,120 mi
Last recorded126,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 125,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTRE (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE LOOSE

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,762 miles

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,329 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/side outer stop light not working.

o/side inner stop light not working.

o/side rear inner position light not working.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tyre,also tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/side outer stop light not working.

o/side inner stop light not working.

o/side rear inner position light not working.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer wall.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight perishing on rear tyres.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 109,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,389 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,522 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 54,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,187 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 XTD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

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

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