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PJ55 XSY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 142,222 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 142,209 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Nov 2024 141,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 139,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 118,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,079 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished In tread

Offside Rear tyre perished In tread

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 95,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,033 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,092 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 XSY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

PJ55 XSY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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