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PF05 URW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 176,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 174,614 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 174,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 171,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 171,471 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,916 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 147,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,037 miles

N/S REAR PARKBRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

N/S REAR TYRE WORN

O/S FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,877 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,023 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,176 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,730 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)

back tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,269 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,969 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,648 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 URW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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