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PF54 VGA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on19 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 VGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2019 161,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 155,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 149,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2016 142,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 135,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 135,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 125,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,777 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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PF54 VGA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PF54 VGA, 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 PF54 VGA registered?

PF54 VGA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is PF54 VGA safe to buy?

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