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HW05 HKZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,959 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 105,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 101,883 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged outer joint damaged leaking grease (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust down pipe gaskets blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust emission fail

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,204 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,121 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 74,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,950 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 63,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

nearside stop and tail lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,265 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,536 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,044 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 44,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 37,835 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 29,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,278 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,820 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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HW05 HKZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HW05 HKZ, 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 HW05 HKZ registered?

HW05 HKZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HW05 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 HKZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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