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HT05 FVK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

192,081 mi
Last recorded192,081 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 192,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 185,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 170,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 162,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 157,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,294 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 144,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,419 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,652 miles

very slight movement in front tie bar front bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,033 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 74,033 miles

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

Exterior screen marked in swept wiper area, O/S/F

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,444 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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HT05 FVK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HT05 FVK, 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 HT05 FVK registered?

HT05 FVK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is HT05 FVK safe to buy?

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