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PO55 XYV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 101,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,270 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 65,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,326 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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PO55 XYV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PO55 XYV, 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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PO55 XYV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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