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DV05 HVC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,146 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 143,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 139,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 139,966 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 132,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 129,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 129,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,736 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,350 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,344 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,004 miles

Battery light on indicating a fault

Engine undercover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play only found on shaker plates (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery light on indicating a fault

Engine undercover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play only found on shaker plates (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 113,950 miles

Child seat fitted. Engine covers fitted. o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limt

Fail 27 May 2016 113,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted. Engine covers fitted. o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limt

Fail 14 May 2016 113,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/R18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/R18 and cracking (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 108,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 108,786 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 108,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4x4 lamp on dash

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 106,392 miles

4x4 light on dash

engine management light on dash

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Fail 5 May 2014 106,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

4x4 light on dash

engine management light on dash

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 10 May 2013 91,934 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 10 May 2012 77,421 miles

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

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

tyre senser lamp staying on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2008 34,175 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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DV05 HVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV05 HVC, 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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DV05 HVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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