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HF05 PFA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,828 mi
Last recorded166,828 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 164,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 156,668 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 147,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,539 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,453 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,635 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,257 miles

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)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,070 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)

Fail 14 May 2009 27,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 27,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,854 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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HF05 PFA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF05 PFA, 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 HF05 PFA registered?

HF05 PFA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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