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PK05 MZN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,093 mi
Last recorded194,093 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 194,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 194,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 191,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 191,553 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2020 183,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 171,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 162,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 149,792 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 149,792 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 134,807 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 26 May 2016 134,807 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 29 May 2015 119,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 114,321 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 103,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 103,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,204 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 26 May 2010 66,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 51,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(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 MZN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

PK05 MZN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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