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YF05 PXJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 113,039 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,326 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,326 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 100,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50r18 v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,596 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,166 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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YF05 PXJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF05 PXJ, 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 YF05 PXJ registered?

YF05 PXJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 PXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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