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PF05 OWD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,758 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 128,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,570 miles

rear springs corroded

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear springs corroded

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,809 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,595 miles

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,378 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 OWD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

PF05 OWD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is PF05 OWD safe to buy?

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