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PJ05 GZU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,814 mi
Last recorded134,814 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 GZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 134,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 124,487 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 6 Apr 2024 116,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 112,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,921 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,635 miles

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK AND THERE IS OIL DRIPPING OFF THE UNDER TRAYS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,482 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing on sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2011 48,482 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing on sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 42,491 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,156 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 GZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

PJ05 GZU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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