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PL05 EYR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,607 mi
Last recorded163,607 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 EYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 163,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 155,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 150,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 134,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 120,654 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 120,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,558 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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PL05 EYR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PL05 EYR, 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 PL05 EYR registered?

PL05 EYR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 EYR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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