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BL05 HHG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,130 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

General surface underneath rust

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,115 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills + under trays covers fitted.

surface rust underneath.

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills + under trays covers fitted.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,389 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

pressure monitoring light on at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,450 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,874 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r,unable to check seat belt fully.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,294 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,986 miles

h/brake high!!

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,036 miles

washer bottle refilled,h/brake high!!

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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BL05 HHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 HHG, 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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BL05 HHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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