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PL05 UOR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,535 mi
Last recorded111,535 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,535 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 111,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,924 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,080 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,138 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,111 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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PL05 UOR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PL05 UOR, 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 PL05 UOR registered?

PL05 UOR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is PL05 UOR safe to buy?

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