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PK05 BKE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,174 mi
Last recorded109,174 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 109,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,784 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 105,784 miles

Body component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,755 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,295 miles

Both headlamps poor beam image

Fail 23 Aug 2021 97,295 miles

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

Both headlamps poor beam image

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts - strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts - strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,110 miles

front washers poor recommend attention

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,306 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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PK05 BKE 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 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 PK05 BKE, 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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PK05 BKE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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