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PJ55 ZKA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ZKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 122,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,790 miles

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 2 Sep 2022 117,559 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to scrub on inner edge.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,559 miles

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

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

nsf tyre starting to scrub on inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,528 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,235 miles

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

front wiper blades smear slightly.

nsr tyre starting to scrub slightly on inner edge.

osf tyre starting to scrub slightly on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2018 95,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 91,315 miles

Central High Level Stop Lamp Inop

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Has A Small Tear ( 10mm )

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 91,315 miles

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

Central High Level Stop Lamp Inop

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Has A Small Tear ( 10mm )

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 83,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

emmissions too clean too test.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,043 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

emmissions too clean too test.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

wipers smeering

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

wipers smeering

Pass 20 May 2013 64,134 miles

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

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)

slight gearbox oil weap

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 59,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,581 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,612 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,400 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 ZKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZKA, 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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PJ55 ZKA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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