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BD05 HPZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,941 mi
Last recorded168,941 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

4x4 warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 7 Dec 2023 168,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,294 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 148,294 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 17 103 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,164 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 23 May 2018 120,513 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 120,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,004 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 15 Aug 2011 79,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,885 miles

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

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 HPZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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