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VU05 PKJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,266 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,028 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,722 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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VU05 PKJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU05 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 PKJ registered?

VU05 PKJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 PKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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