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HN05 BWO

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,485 mi
Last recorded140,485 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 130,431 miles

N/S Headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 123,761 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 99,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 92,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,946 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,790 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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HN05 BWO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HN05 BWO, 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 HN05 BWO registered?

HN05 BWO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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