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PK05 ETE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 ETE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 147,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 147,353 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,119 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,901 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,271 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,321 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 31,284 miles

adv both front and rear brake pads wearing low on inner pads......

adv parking brake adjustment..........

Pass 30 May 2008 21,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,922 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 ETE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ETE, 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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What year was PK05 ETE registered?

PK05 ETE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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