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PK55 RUU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays

surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,373 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2018 110,364 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,357 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,357 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,884 miles

number plates deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,912 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,957 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,515 miles

front and rear plates slight deteriation

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,040 miles

both outer sills covers fitted and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 RUU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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