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MH05 CWG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 CWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 87,159 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters no longer black (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax removed/permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety also poss gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax removed/permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 80,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,287 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,832 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,680 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,125 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,121 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,638 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

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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MH05 CWG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH05 CWG, 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 MH05 CWG registered?

MH05 CWG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is MH05 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 CWG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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