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HN05 HMZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,410 mi
Last recorded132,410 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 132,410 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 132,300 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 129,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,692 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,919 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 118,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,381 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 116,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 114,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 112,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,810 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 May 2017 97,648 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,095 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,070 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,822 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,625 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,102 miles

o/s/rear brake disc slight corroded

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 HMZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HN05 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

HN05 HMZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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