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MH05 FWS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,333 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,670 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,107 miles

Excess protective coating applied to under-body brake pipes to allow full inspection

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

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

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 62,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,070 miles

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

Battery weak (engine turns slow)

Fan belts cracking

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 7 May 2015 49,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 40,879 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 40,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 40,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 31,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,808 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 25,335 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 25,335 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,254 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,539 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 15,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,994 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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MH05 FWS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWS, 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 MH05 FWS registered?

MH05 FWS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is MH05 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 FWS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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