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PJ05 XOO

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,769 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,409 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

all rear cv boots deteriorated

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2021 109,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

all rear cv boots deteriorated

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn close to limit and worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,475 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,969 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 75,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,066 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,740 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre at 2mm. worn on inner edge

x2 rear tyes low tread at 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads very thin

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,524 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 XOO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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