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HD05 BCV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,624 mi
Last recorded216,624 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 216,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 209,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 205,389 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 187,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 183,976 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover/Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 183,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover/Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 180,582 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 180,582 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 173,098 miles

horn is not very loud

Fail 23 Aug 2018 173,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

horn is not very loud

Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,939 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to carry out full seat belt checks.

Nearside rear shock-absorber dust cover missing.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 159,938 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to carry out full seat belt checks.

Engine oil level on min mark

Headlamp aim too low Near and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Cuts in side wall on the tyre.

Nearside rear shock-absorber dust cover missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 151,271 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall / offside front tyre wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 149,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 149,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 145,928 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

offside front tyre tread low.

offside front/offside rear tyres aged/perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 142,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 142,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,163 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 135,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,110 miles

Plastic covers fitted to side sills

Rear subframe corroded

Stone chips in zone a

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc s slighty worn

small chips in front screen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,430 miles

front disc s slighty worn

small chips in front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,261 miles

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

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

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

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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HD05 BCV 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 HD05 BCV, 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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HD05 BCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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