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PY05 FVA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,918 mi
Last recorded176,918 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 176,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 173,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 168,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 164,176 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,698 miles

covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Fail 17 Nov 2021 156,698 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,789 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure new fixing bolt fitted (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,361 miles

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

airbag light on

windscreen wipers juddering across screen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,236 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,236 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2009 39,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,169 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 32,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PY05 FVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY05 FVA, 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 PY05 FVA registered?

PY05 FVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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