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HX05 UVA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 163,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 163,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 161,595 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 161,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 150,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 133,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,578 miles

Oil leak

belt squeaks

Fail 3 Jul 2015 127,578 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

belt squeaks

eml on

pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,262 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre monitor system lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,516 miles

Front brake pads close to wear limit and rear brake pads on wear limit. All discs in good condition so advise to renew pads ASAP.

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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HX05 UVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HX05 UVA, 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 HX05 UVA registered?

HX05 UVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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