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BN05 HBF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,087 mi
Last recorded130,087 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 123,199 miles

parking brake needs further adjustment. just met efficiency.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 116,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,845 miles

rear parking brake may need further adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,070 miles

nearside rear coil spring incomplete

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,822 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,340 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,085 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 HBF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

BN05 HBF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 HBF safe to buy?

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