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PN55 VRF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,520 mi
Last recorded189,520 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 189,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 168,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 121,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2017 86,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,620 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,385 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil is above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

front registration plate cracked.

front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off and near side rear outer brake pads show wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,915 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PN55 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

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The MOT history for PN55 VRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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