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PJ05 PMY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,321 mi
Last recorded130,321 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,321 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 116,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 114,737 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 114,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 111,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,993 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. dip beam / bulb fitted incorrect (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure drop link (2.4.G.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,051 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,128 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,731 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 PMY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

PJ05 PMY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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