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FN05 HDK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,305 mi
Last recorded155,305 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 155,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 151,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 151,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

parking brake warning lamp amber on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2023 149,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 146,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 141,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 137,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,752 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 129,203 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 106,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2012 93,885 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HDK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HDK, 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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FN05 HDK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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