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PF05 KMG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,705 mi
Last recorded101,705 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,705 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,145 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,192 miles

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

handbrake lever faulty but still operational

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,457 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2010 39,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,513 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,255 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,659 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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PF05 KMG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PF05 KMG, 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 PF05 KMG registered?

PF05 KMG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is PF05 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 KMG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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