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PJ55 CNO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 CNO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,577 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 113,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Dec 2015 106,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 98,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,666 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,535 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,856 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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PJ55 CNO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ55 CNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 CNO registered?

PJ55 CNO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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