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PK55 AZF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

190,621 mi
Last recorded190,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 AZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 190,621 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lenses faded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2024 174,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,900 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check rear seat belts due to childs seats fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seat fitment

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,189 miles

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

all four tyres have slight surface cracking around tread

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,708 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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PK55 AZF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PK55 AZF, 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 PK55 AZF registered?

PK55 AZF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PK55 AZF safe to buy?

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