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PE55 ORL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 ORL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 112,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,031 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 107,031 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,476 miles

Front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe connecting clamp becoming insecure(corroded)

General corrosion to the front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shockabsorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shockabsorber casing corroded

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

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

drivers side rear shockabsorber bump stop is perished and detached

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,153 miles

General corrosion to the front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and detached

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 28,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,335 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 ORL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 PE55 ORL, 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 PE55 ORL registered?

PE55 ORL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PE55 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 ORL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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