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PK05 ETD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,401 mi
Last recorded200,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 ETD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 200,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 186,046 miles

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

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))

manufacturers covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 143,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 143,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyres bald on the inner edges

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 116,316 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

child seat fitted [n/s/r] preventing a full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 6 May 2016 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured pierced (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 101v XL Achilles DesertHawk H/T (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 97V M&S (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted [n/s/r] preventing a full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 80,810 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,295 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,880 miles

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

Tread Seperation o/s/f n/s/f tyres

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 ETD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PK05 ETD, 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 ETD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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