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HD05 FDF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 134,995 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 129,452 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2022 129,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 123,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 122,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,498 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,498 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,386 miles

Nearside bonnet catch not working

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside bonnet catch not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,823 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,072 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 55,003 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,700 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,016 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low 4.0mm left front and rear.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,016 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads are getting low 4.0mm left front and rear.

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 FDF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FDF, 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 FDF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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