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PY05 FWA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,070 mi
Last recorded157,070 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 157,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 157,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (both rear) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 145,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,215 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 28 Aug 2018 139,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f brake disc weather shield loose

Fail 21 Jul 2017 127,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s/f brake disc weather shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 116,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 2x nails in tread

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

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

Run flat indicator on dash

Fail 19 May 2016 113,967 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,824 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,936 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,745 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 68,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,787 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

near side front and rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

near side front and rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,490 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 FWA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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