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PN05 AMO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,664 mi
Last recorded156,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,664 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 147,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,439 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 140,439 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,649 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Mirror broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Major oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 125,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 110,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 98,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 98,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PN05 AMO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN05 AMO, 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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PN05 AMO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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