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BD05 HPV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,825 mi
Last recorded180,825 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 180,825 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid also quite discoloured (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front very slight brake bind/hard to rotate by hand

Fail 2 Dec 2024 180,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid also quite discoloured (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front very slight brake bind/hard to rotate by hand

Pass 4 Dec 2023 171,261 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 171,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,867 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 20 May 2019 125,305 miles

unable to fully see brakes

Pass 21 May 2018 113,644 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 113,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2017 104,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracks between threads - cords not showing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracks between threads - cords not showing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,178 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,688 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,143 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,466 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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BD05 HPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD05 HPV, 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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BD05 HPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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