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HG05 OMC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 143,122 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 137,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 137,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 132,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 126,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 126,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 121,476 miles

Front tyres wearing on there inner edges

Pass 14 May 2016 115,688 miles

both front tyres have slight inner shoulder wear

Pass 21 May 2015 108,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak (diff)

Pass 23 May 2014 101,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2013 93,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 93,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,165 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 10 May 2011 75,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,549 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL LONG.

Pass 2 May 2008 46,427 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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HG05 OMC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG05 OMC, 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 HG05 OMC registered?

HG05 OMC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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