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PG05 UDU

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 80,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,733 miles

advise slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,559 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 70,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 68,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 68,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 57,239 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2017 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 47,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 45,223 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 45,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 42,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 38,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,688 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,688 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,704 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 UDU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UDU, 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 PG05 UDU registered?

PG05 UDU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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