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PL05 UXW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 105,525 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,482 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 May 2019 101,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2018 94,543 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 94,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2016 80,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2016 80,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and is mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and is mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,794 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in front n/s tyre side wall

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

Fail 30 May 2012 42,973 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2012 42,973 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,806 miles

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

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

front n/s and rearo/s tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,104 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 UXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

PL05 UXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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