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FD05 HTA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,861 mi
Last recorded222,861 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 222,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 222,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 213,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 213,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 205,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 198,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 193,213 miles

Play in wiper Linkage nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2020 187,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 182,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 182,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 177,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 177,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 171,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 166,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 161,728 miles

both front lower arm front mounting bushes worn

both front springs not seated in cup position correct

Fail 13 Aug 2015 161,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front lower arm front mounting bushes worn

both front springs not seated in cup position correct

Pass 9 Jul 2014 155,812 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 155,809 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 151,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,053 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated ?

drivers wiper blade split but not to excess?

run flat tyre warning lamp illuminated ?

winderscreen damage apparent but not to excess or into zone a or zone b ?

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FD05 HTA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD05 HTA, 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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FD05 HTA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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