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PK55 XLS

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 XLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,711 miles

minor oil leak

n/s number plate light not working

Fail 22 May 2024 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

minor oil leak

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,712 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,222 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn round inner sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,036 miles

front pads 80% worn

osr tyre driven on flat

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light illuminated

front pads 80% worn

osr tyre driven on flat

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,500 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 38,354 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 XLS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLS, 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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What year was PK55 XLS registered?

PK55 XLS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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