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PG05 VMV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges badly worn

front brake disc worn and corroded and inner pads look low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Dec 2018 104,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cleared faults (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front tyre edges badly worn

front brake disc worn and corroded and inner pads look low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

nsr bump stop broken

os ns outer sills fitted with plastic covers

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated and crazed

rear numberplate letter deteriating letter m

Fail 19 Dec 2017 97,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

engine cover and undertray fitted

nsr bump stop broken

os ns outer sills fitted with plastic covers

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated and crazed

rear numberplate letter deteriating letter m

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,099 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt not working

engine cover / undertray

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,021 miles

Advise centre rear seatbelt not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,021 miles

Advise centre rear seatbelt not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,271 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,834 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 VMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

PG05 VMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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