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HD05 FBC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FBC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,156 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension and transmission components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vermin evidence under bonnet and faeces present

Fail 31 Jan 2024 110,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension and transmission components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tps light on

vermin evidence under bonnet and faeces present

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,820 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre under inflation w/l on

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,645 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively some free play before operation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,755 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,603 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 92,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,318 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,322 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING IN TREAD AND IS WORN very close to 1:6MM LIMIT

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tyres worn on inner edge at rear and VERY CLOSE TO 1:6mm LIMIT

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,839 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,781 miles

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

front No.plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

front No.plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,998 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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HD05 FBC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HD05 FBC, 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 HD05 FBC registered?

HD05 FBC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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