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T22 PEN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,410 mi
Last recorded172,410 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 PEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 172,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 167,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,165 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 145,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,765 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,173 miles

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

slight damage to n/s/r bumper noted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,399 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,088 miles

both front lower arm front bushes worn.

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,088 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm front bushes worn.

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,070 miles

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,225 miles

brake fluid low

rear brake pads very low recomend replacement.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,242 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,471 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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T22 PEN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T22 PEN, 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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T22 PEN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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