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PX05 OVM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,719 mi
Last recorded150,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 OVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,719 miles

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

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

little reserve travel in park brake

Pass 16 May 2019 143,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,819 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,809 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,165 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 131,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,679 miles

front (both) tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,287 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough too reach plys or cords

Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,287 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough too reach plys or cords

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,821 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,125 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)

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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PX05 OVM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX05 OVM, 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 PX05 OVM registered?

PX05 OVM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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