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PF55 BWE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,471 mi
Last recorded136,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,471 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 136,461 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 113,856 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PF55 BWE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF55 BWE, 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 PF55 BWE registered?

PF55 BWE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is PF55 BWE safe to buy?

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