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PJ05 YXF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,922 mi
Last recorded164,922 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 164,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2022 159,798 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 157,435 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 157,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 142,344 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 128,044 miles

tyres lightly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 4 Jul 2017 123,806 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators going white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 27 Aug 2016 121,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,481 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,481 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,165 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre spilt

o/s/r tyre split + perished on outer

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,708 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 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

PJ05 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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