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HY05 MZF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 154,755 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 150,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 145,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure Insecure due to corrosion and touching brake disc (1.1.14 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Insufficient engine oil in engine

Pass 29 Apr 2023 135,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,761 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,536 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 18 Mar 2016 69,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,004 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 20 Mar 2014 45,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,184 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,062 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 MZF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MZF, 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 HY05 MZF registered?

HY05 MZF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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