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PK55 FPT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 FPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 142,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 135,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 127,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside front headlamp levelling motor inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,191 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,949 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,823 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,702 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,062 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,400 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,703 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,101 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 FPT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PK55 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

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

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The MOT history for PK55 FPT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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