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PJ55 OGF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

242,079 mi
Last recorded242,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 242,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat in poor condition

eml light on

Fail 19 Jul 2024 241,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2023 219,219 miles

Engine noise

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 219,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine noise

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 192,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 177,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit early replacement req (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 17 May 2021 177,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

4x4 light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit early replacement req (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on

on tapley test rear diff judders & noisy advise early repair

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jun 2020 168,692 miles

both front tyres balding on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2020 168,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 150,659 miles

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 15 Jul 2017 134,135 miles

Engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear child seats fitted

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,152 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air conditioning compressor drive belt missing

noise from engine pulleys/drive belt

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,773 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,509 miles

SMALL CUT TO OUTSIDE WALL O/S/F TYRE NO CORDS EXPOSED

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 OGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

PJ55 OGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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