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PF05 KNW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 134,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 117,770 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 117,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,176 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,112 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,951 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 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KNW, 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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What year was PF05 KNW registered?

PF05 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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