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PX05 VPY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,062 mi
Last recorded150,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 150,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,083 miles

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

UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,651 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 130,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,789 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,536 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,526 miles

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

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,754 miles

offside fog lamp insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,524 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,413 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 VPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PX05 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

Is PX05 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 VPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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