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PF05 UYG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 195,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 187,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 178,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 169,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 164,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 164,365 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 150,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 135,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,121 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 122,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

coil springs corroded

covers fitted undernearth

brake pipe corrision

Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,254 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2014 96,907 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,511 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,511 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,637 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,675 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 UYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

PF05 UYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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