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PK55 UPP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UPP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,188 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 141,188 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,921 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 104,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,810 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,172 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2012 52,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear on all tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,802 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,802 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 30,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UPP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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