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PK55 OFM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,528 mi
Last recorded197,528 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 197,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 197,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 189,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 189,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 183,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 176,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 163,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,257 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,257 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 131,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,826 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges 235 / 50 / 18 v

slight unbalance on rear brakes inc hand brake when applied

stone chip in top centre section of screen

Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut to cords / tyre just legal 255 / 45 / 18 v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre just legal at 2.mm in centre of tread strong advise to replace 255 / 45 / 18 v

both front tyres wearing on both edges 235 / 50 / 18 v

slight unbalance on rear brakes inc hand brake when applied

stone chip in top centre section of screen

Pass 8 May 2015 106,829 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 97,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 83,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 83,627 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 76,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,482 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 OFM 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 72.7%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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