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DS05 HBZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 144,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center under cover insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2025 136,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,152 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 132,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 125,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 31 Jul 2023 125,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,483 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 119,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails / screws in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

upper and lower covers fitted covering items from view

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails / screws in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

upper and lower covers fitted covering items from view

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,818 miles

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

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

tyre presure mounitoring lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,519 miles

front wipers starting to deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,414 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s rear tyre slight inner sidewall damage visible

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light illuminated on instrument panel, poss brake wear?.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 52,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,664 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,364 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,416 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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DS05 HBZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DS05 HBZ, 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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DS05 HBZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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