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PN05 WBJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,111 mi
Last recorded240,111 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 WBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 240,111 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 216,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 180,789 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn has play in both front prop shaft joints ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 144,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,914 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,666 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,048 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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PN05 WBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN05 WBJ, 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 PN05 WBJ registered?

PN05 WBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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