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PG05 EBL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,373 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 129,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT , WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,177 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 104,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,584 miles

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

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

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 1 Oct 2015 86,234 miles

child seat fitted.n/s/rear

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,234 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

child seat fitted.n/s/rear

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,104 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,989 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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PG05 EBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PG05 EBL, 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 PG05 EBL registered?

PG05 EBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is PG05 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG05 EBL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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