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FM05 HGK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HGK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,868 miles

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

Crankshaft pulley/damper failed, outer part of pulley has detached, A/C belt has detached

Fail 4 Sep 2025 104,868 miles

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

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

Crankshaft pulley/damper failed, outer part of pulley has detached, A/C belt has detached

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,226 miles

Central Front Handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge + sidewall scuffed/minor damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower exhaust front pipe clamp split but not blowing

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor adrift/damaged/not fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 100,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge + sidewall scuffed/minor damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower exhaust front pipe clamp split but not blowing

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor adrift/damaged/not fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 95,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,229 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 90,227 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,062 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,027 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 81,027 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,439 miles

childs seat fitted/ under body covered in trims

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,550 miles

*front & rear pads getting low/ unable to see rear springs fully/ under body covered in plastic trims/ child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,785 miles

unable to see rear spring rear pads getting low baby seat fitted to rear underbody coverd by plastic trim

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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FM05 HGK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 HGK, 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

How do I check the history of FM05 HGK?

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What year was FM05 HGK registered?

FM05 HGK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FM05 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HGK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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