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PJ54 VHG

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,504 mi
Last recorded170,504 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VHG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 170,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 165,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,036 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,594 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,359 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,532 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,897 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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PJ54 VHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ54 VHG, 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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PJ54 VHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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