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HN05 LPU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 145,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 137,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 133,868 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,598 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,537 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 116,522 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,465 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 112,465 miles

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,219 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,829 miles

Considerable blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,829 miles

Considerable blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,392 miles

Signs of oil leak

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Signs of oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,233 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,233 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,438 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,356 miles

Oil on min

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

damage at bottom of screen in zone "A" but out od derivers view of the road - advise repaire ASAP to eliminate cracking into drivers view.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,950 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 24,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LPU 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 HN05 LPU, 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 HN05 LPU registered?

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

Is HN05 LPU safe to buy?

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