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PK55 ZPL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,707 mi
Last recorded165,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 165,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,295 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 163,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 158,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,640 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 141,640 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,092 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 128,092 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,749 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,887 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,887 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,526 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,544 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,902 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 ZPL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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