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PJ55 GVE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,935 mi
Last recorded169,935 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 169,935 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 169,933 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 167,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 162,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 158,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 156,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 149,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 145,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,380 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,498 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,139 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,798 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 GVE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ55 GVE, 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 PJ55 GVE registered?

PJ55 GVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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