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PK55 RXA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,075 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,825 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING FACES

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DAMAGED AND SHROUDS LOOSE

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS INFERIOR DAMPING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED 235/55/17

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE NAILED AND PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY RUSTED

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,642 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 75,642 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,878 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,409 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 RXA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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