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X3 PWP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,914 mi
Last recorded114,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 PWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,914 miles

brake discs worn slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,385 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked

Front Both front backing plates loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,385 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust clamp cracked

Front Both front backing plates loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

multiple components and body corroded underside of vehicle

noise coming from o/s/r when driving

Fail 21 Jan 2020 110,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

multiple components and body corroded underside of vehicle

noise coming from o/s/r when driving

Fail 10 Jan 2020 110,582 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

multiple components and body corroded underside of vehicle

noise on rear when driving

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,935 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2019 107,935 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,598 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,339 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,555 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,555 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,304 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 71,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,739 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,562 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,950 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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X3 PWP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X3 PWP, 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 X3 PWP registered?

X3 PWP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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