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PN55 BJE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 108,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 95,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,904 miles

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to inside shoulder. Cracked and perished.

Rattle from gearbox area when depressing clutch. Suspect dual mass flywheel fault, if fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,618 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,618 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,849 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 67,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Vehicles internal adjuster set to zero for check. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working Poor connection on bulb holder terminals. (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,862 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,278 miles

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noise when clutch pedal depressed. Suspect clutch or release bearing.

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,824 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 37,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,452 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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PN55 BJE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN55 BJE, 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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PN55 BJE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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