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PJ05 YXU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade arm pivot worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,748 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,052 miles

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

Rear high level stop light not all bulbs working

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,212 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel only just made 16%

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,773 miles

Nearside Front bonnet latch not working

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

handbrake travel long

high level stop light not all bulbs working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,323 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2016 86,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,344 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 72,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,179 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,316 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 YXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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