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PN55 WFW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 WFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,615 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 133,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,245 miles

nearside rear anti- roll bar attachment bolt broken

Fail 17 Feb 2025 130,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear anti- roll bar attachment bolt broken

Pass 25 Jan 2024 124,461 miles

complete underside of vehicle covered in thick mud making some testable items hard to see

Fail 24 Jan 2024 124,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG light on (7.1.6 (a))

complete underside of vehicle covered in thick mud making some testable items hard to see

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,808 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid appears dark in colour

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover slightly split (2.4.G.2)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,427 miles

S.R.S warning lamp came on once at start of test. possible fault developing

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 69,427 miles

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

S.R.S warning lamp came on once at start of test. possible fault developing

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit and smooth on outer edge. no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,250 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,250 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 30,748 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,791 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 WFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 WFW registered?

PN55 WFW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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