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PK55 UKN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,368 mi
Last recorded117,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 117,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,883 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 113,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre split cracked and perished 235/55/17

Fail 19 Jan 2024 111,288 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre split cracked and perished 235/55/17

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,369 miles

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

Rear Outer both rear cv boots deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear diff has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2023 108,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt not fastening to buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Outer both rear cv boots deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear diff has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,996 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Windscreen chips

Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Windscreen chips

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,645 miles

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

Windscreen chips

Fail 18 Jan 2021 102,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen chips

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

engine oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

engine oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,023 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,671 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear & osf tyres worn on edges & cracking

corrosion to some undercarriage components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,154 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished and low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre clamp (7.1.2)

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished and low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long h/brake travel

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,235 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long h/brake travel

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,845 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,845 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,624 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,622 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,334 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 UKN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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