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PV55 BKA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,268 miles

Offside Rear light lense

Fail 19 Jul 2022 116,263 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear light lense

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 111,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,715 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 107,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,361 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 82,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 82,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,525 miles

underside fitted with undertray limiting inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,953 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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PV55 BKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PV55 BKA, 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 PV55 BKA registered?

PV55 BKA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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