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WP54 PYX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 PYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,365 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 75,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 71,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,281 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,607 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres in poor condition

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,020 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 31,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,260 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 20,250 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,729 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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WP54 PYX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP54 PYX, 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 WP54 PYX registered?

WP54 PYX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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