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PE05 XUV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,886 mi
Last recorded194,886 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 194,886 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0m advice to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0m advice to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 181,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 126,622 miles

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

undertray insecure,

Fail 31 May 2019 126,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

undertray insecure,

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,639 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 79,639 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,924 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,775 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,565 miles

All brake pads and brake discs may require early attention

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,230 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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 XUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

PE05 XUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is PE05 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 XUV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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