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HY05 OUE

2005 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,737 mi
Last recorded149,737 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 OUE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,737 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 149,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2022 144,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,475 miles

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

Transfer box mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,602 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,696 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,659 miles

oil leak from around the engine area.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,464 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,748 miles

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER LEAKING

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,224 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 OUE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green 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 HY05 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

HY05 OUE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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