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LR05 HHY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,289 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 143,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,552 miles

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

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

Offside 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 26 Feb 2020 125,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,313 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,313 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,739 miles

Hand brake close to max travel

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,170 miles

Both front brake discs and pads are starting to wear low

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,885 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Coolant leak

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,020 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r side light 1 of 2 working

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,028 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 39,028 miles

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 May 2009 33,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,485 miles

front brake disc pads worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,553 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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LR05 HHY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR05 HHY, 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 LR05 HHY registered?

LR05 HHY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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