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PK55 OFG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 OFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,752 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 148,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 145,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 145,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported centre brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported centre brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 137,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 128,415 miles

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

Various heat shields loose

Fail 31 Mar 2021 128,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached outer bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light illuminated

Various heat shields loose

Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,474 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 123,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,472 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,550 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 110,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,758 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2016 100,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,472 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,337 miles

Brake warnig light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 72,337 miles

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

Brake warnig light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,514 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2011 62,514 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,982 miles

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 15 Sep 2009 37,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,646 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 OFG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFG, 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 OFG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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