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PK55 VZL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,290 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,878 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZL 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK55 VZL registered?

PK55 VZL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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