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PX05 VPC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,054 mi
Last recorded160,054 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 160,054 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 May 2019 155,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,751 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 148,751 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 142,034 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front both sides shock absorbers bump stoppers insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stopper insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 142,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front both sides shock absorbers bump stoppers insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stopper insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,054 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on inner sidewall,no cords exposed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,733 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 115,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,857 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,552 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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PX05 VPC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX05 VPC, 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 PX05 VPC registered?

PX05 VPC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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