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BL54 HVR

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,888 mi
Last recorded149,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 149,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 148,482 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 148,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner and outers. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Tpms lamp on.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,377 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 144,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat around engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,832 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,644 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged holder not locking belt in place (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,117 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,111 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,726 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 109,725 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,956 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,929 miles

advise nearside inner tail light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,397 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 85,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 77,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,423 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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BL54 HVR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL54 HVR, 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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BL54 HVR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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