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PJ05 SCV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,031 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,921 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 124,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 110,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 105,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,533 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 88,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 88,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,116 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 SCV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ05 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

PJ05 SCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 SCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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