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PG05 UMH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UMH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,757 miles

Both front suspension top mountings heavily corroded

Bulb malfunction light on

Fuel cap seal cracked

Heavy corrosion on rear suspension component's

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear wiper/washers not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 113,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mountings heavily corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bulb malfunction light on

Fuel cap seal cracked

Heavy corrosion on rear suspension component's

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear wiper/washers not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,836 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,194 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,194 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 102,097 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 99,038 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,671 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,140 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 UMH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PG05 UMH, 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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PG05 UMH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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