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PK55 GXL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 GXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,785 miles

All front suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,201 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,170 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY PITTED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation

Fail 28 Sep 2020 120,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre valves split

Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,981 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,228 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 111,371 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,561 miles

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r handbrake low effort

o/s/r tyre on tread limit

n/s/f brake pads very low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,414 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 84,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,363 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 55,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,018 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 GXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PK55 GXL, 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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PK55 GXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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