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PY05 FVE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,853 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just met required lambda limits

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 92,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 90,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 89,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,168 miles

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

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

park brake efficiency close to limit and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Dec 2016 75,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2014 63,861 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2013 51,513 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 24,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 24,312 miles

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

all four tyres wearing low and worn on edges

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 FVE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FVE, 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 PY05 FVE registered?

PY05 FVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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