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PJ05 VUA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,156 mi
Last recorded151,156 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 VUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,156 miles

rear brake pads overlapping discs slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 151,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pads overlapping discs slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2017 141,589 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads appear incorrect

Fail 23 Oct 2017 141,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads appear incorrect

Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,977 miles

Boot lid struts weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Boot lid struts weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Nov 2015 115,495 miles

slight play in suspension arm bushes.

travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,369 miles

Airbag light on

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

N/S/R Suspension bump stop deterioated

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

Un able to check rear seatbelts due to child seats

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,407 miles

advise air bag warning lamp on

advise child seats fitted to the o/s/r & n/s/r seats therefore adult seat belts not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,196 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 VUA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 PJ05 VUA, 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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PJ05 VUA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2005.

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