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PN55 TBV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,293 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 117,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 78,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat unit fitted osr

Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat unit fitted osr

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 65,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,822 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,351 miles

front discs slight wear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,234 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,623 miles

Advise Replacing Front And Rear Brake Pads Within 4000 Miles.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,829 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 TBV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN55 TBV, 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 PN55 TBV registered?

PN55 TBV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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