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BN05 HAO

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,158 mi
Last recorded158,158 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,158 miles

knocking on rear of vehicle nothing found at time of test

play and bushes starting to split on rear suspension

play in offside and nearside front track rod ends

play in rear diff

rear diff making noise

Fail 20 Mar 2015 158,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in offside and nearside front track rod ends

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2011 89,806 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 89,793 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2010 66,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,755 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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BN05 HAO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 HAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 HAO registered?

BN05 HAO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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