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HT05 JVO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,197 mi
Last recorded167,197 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 167,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 158,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 149,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,502 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 143,494 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,324 miles

4x4 light also keeps comeing on ????

T P M tyre pressure monitor light also on...

Fail 19 Nov 2019 134,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on.... (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall bulge ALSO split .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17.... 4x4.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4x4 light also keeps comeing on ????

T P M tyre pressure monitor light also on...

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,063 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 123,061 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit and perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,105 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,724 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,313 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 43,775 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 33,305 miles

nsf tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2009 33,257 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nsf tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,575 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 JVO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HT05 JVO, 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 HT05 JVO registered?

HT05 JVO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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