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PF05 XGP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XGP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,920 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,920 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub area has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,170 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2 mm, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres both wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking on treads

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front and offside front tyres both wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking on treads

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,524 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 25 Sep 2015 64,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,538 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,538 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,941 miles

nearside rear coil spring broken at end but still seating & located

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,707 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 42,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,892 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 XGP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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