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FN05 HDF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,698 mi
Last recorded135,698 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,629 miles

Nearside Front pad wiring rubbing on front leg / moved

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber cover lose on damper (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,851 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edeges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,273 miles

Nearside 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 3 Jul 2014 86,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,879 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,879 miles

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,041 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 24,904 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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FN05 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FN05 HDF, 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 FN05 HDF registered?

FN05 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FN05 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 HDF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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