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R16 PKR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,131 mi
Last recorded134,131 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PKR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pooling in undertray and spreading across undercarriage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working topped up empty washer bottle with water (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,284 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,847 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,232 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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R16 PKR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R16 PKR, 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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R16 PKR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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