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PJ05 YKM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 131,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,512 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,591 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot perished

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,756 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,684 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,029 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,952 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim not checked (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc splash shield slightly insecure

Offside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall/ wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,094 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,245 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,181 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,741 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 31,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,750 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 YKM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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