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PJ05 YKS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,643 mi
Last recorded157,643 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 157,643 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 157,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 152,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 151,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 148,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,858 miles

Front shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 142,858 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 134,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2017 134,545 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose loose - tightened (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,417 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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,927 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,927 miles

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

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

excessive smoke from vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,062 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 YKS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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