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PE55 XVW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,437 mi
Last recorded132,437 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,708 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,540 miles

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

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

faz not detected

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,382 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 XVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

PE55 XVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is PE55 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 XVW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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