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BN05 HCC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,656 miles

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both most front arms, front bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres, outer edge of tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has slight corrosion to pipe and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper anti role bar drop link ball joint dust cover has slight damage but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Mar 2019 141,989 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 131,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,366 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,821 miles

Top and bottom engine covers fitted resricting access to components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,638 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,903 miles

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 6 Apr 2009 48,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on park brake

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,322 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing ful inspection of belt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,447 miles

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

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

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

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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BN05 HCC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HCC, 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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What year was BN05 HCC registered?

BN05 HCC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 HCC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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