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PK05 YAY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,863 mi
Last recorded146,863 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,863 miles

both front shock absorber glands corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres close to wear bars

handbrake performance on limit

long handbrake lever travel

n/s handbrake cable worn

Pass 26 Nov 2019 139,093 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,206 miles

long handbrake lever travel

slight movement in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,562 miles

long handbrake lever travel

o/s/r tyre nailed

section of high level brake light inop

wiper blades slightly poor

Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

long handbrake lever travel

o/s/r tyre nailed

section of high level brake light inop

wiper blades slightly poor in operation

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,076 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,044 miles

rear brake pads low check next service

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,213 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,558 miles

both headlamps slightly out of focus

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,667 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,657 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 73,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,676 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,344 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 YAY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

PK05 YAY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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