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HY05 GSO

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 GSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,019 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 101,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,783 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,646 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 17 Oct 2017 85,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,428 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,588 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 4 Jan 2013 66,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,430 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,495 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 5 Jan 2009 37,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,332 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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HY05 GSO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HY05 GSO, 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 HY05 GSO registered?

HY05 GSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is HY05 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 GSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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