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PE55 GKX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,830 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks {engine}

Fail 1 Feb 2024 71,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

oil leaks {engine}

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 67,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,762 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,371 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,852 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,343 miles

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner & outer edges

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,131 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,138 miles

Offside rear brake disc is corroded and scored

Fail 26 Jun 2014 39,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake disc is corroded and scored

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,497 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,097 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 18,097 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,305 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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PE55 GKX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PE55 GKX, 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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PE55 GKX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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