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HX05 VZY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,064 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,122 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,887 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,246 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,246 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,856 miles

All four road tyres are getting low on tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,230 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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HX05 VZY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

HX05 VZY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 VZY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX05 VZY have outstanding finance?

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