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PY05 FVH

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,286 mi
Last recorded81,286 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,286 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 81,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,020 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 79,020 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brakes pass on lock up

sill covers / undertray fitted

surface rust underside

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brakes pass on lock up

sill covers / undertray fitted

surface rust underside

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 74,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,478 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,802 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

osf tyre perishing on tread aerea

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,285 miles

Monitor cracks on o/s/f tyre tread.

Monitor security of rear tail pipe trim.

Pass 5 May 2012 63,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 60,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 52,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,605 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,495 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,593 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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PY05 FVH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FVH, 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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PY05 FVH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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