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HJ05 SBO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,374 mi
Last recorded186,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 SBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 186,374 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2026 186,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

headlights deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2025 173,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 167,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 165,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 165,365 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 162,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 146,837 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 146,722 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 127,430 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and offside valve stem deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 127,430 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and offside valve stem deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 120,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 110,964 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 102,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2014 96,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,346 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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HJ05 SBO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HJ05 SBO, 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 HJ05 SBO registered?

HJ05 SBO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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