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HK05 KMX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,352 mi
Last recorded191,352 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 191,352 miles

Front bumper damaged & loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f inner wing guard insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2025 191,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front bumper trim insecure n/s

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f Inner wing guard insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2024 182,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 182,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 174,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 164,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 152,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 147,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 124,911 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,068 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r bumpstop split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,048 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,244 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 81,244 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,833 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,617 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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HK05 KMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK05 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 KMX registered?

HK05 KMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is HK05 KMX safe to buy?

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