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YM54 PJO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,336 mi
Last recorded193,336 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 PJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 193,336 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror casing missing

Fail 20 Apr 2022 193,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 19 Apr 2021 189,512 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2021 189,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2019 182,409 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 182,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 178,690 miles

offside front anti roll link rubber splitting

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 178,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front anti roll link rubber splitting

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 173,698 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 15 May 2017 173,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 165,982 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Fail 12 Apr 2016 165,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,826 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2014 153,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 153,947 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 141,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,986 miles

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

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 29 Jul 2011 118,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,867 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,282 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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YM54 PJO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM54 PJO, 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 YM54 PJO registered?

YM54 PJO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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