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PK05 NUH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,368 mi
Last recorded103,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,368 miles

Lower general light underside to subframes and body

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 May 2023 101,652 miles

Lower general light underside corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,453 miles

Lower general underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 95,743 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,182 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 91,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,002 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,002 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,839 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,417 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,857 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 NUH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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