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ST05 PVW

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to suspension componants and rigid brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casings also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casings also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 112,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casings also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casings also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,321 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,111 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 92,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,308 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating hand (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 70 o/s 100 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,757 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2015 70,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,890 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs corroided

Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 34,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 34,257 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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ST05 PVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ST05 PVW, 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 ST05 PVW registered?

ST05 PVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is ST05 PVW safe to buy?

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