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X111 PKB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 PKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,440 miles

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

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,791 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn and slight cracking in treads

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 108,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 103,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 103,188 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 94,463 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner shoulder

Pass 21 May 2018 86,237 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 78,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 47,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,502 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 10,696 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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X111 PKB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X111 PKB, 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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X111 PKB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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