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PJ05 BDO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,724 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed Fuel filter pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear differential oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,718 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 24,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,919 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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PJ05 BDO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 PJ05 BDO, 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 PJ05 BDO registered?

PJ05 BDO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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