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PK05 BKL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 129,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight repaired

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,953 miles

Offside Front head light repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,127 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 114,127 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,226 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,063 miles

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

both front tyres 1mm at edges

Fail 31 Jan 2015 9,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 1mm at edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,272 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted around inner side

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,346 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre wearing around outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing around outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BKL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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