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MH05 GUJ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 GUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 144,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,075 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 105,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 95,210 miles

Front under tray has misting of oil and no excess to view further

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 95,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray has misting of oil and no excess to view further

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,688 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,720 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 60,701 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,327 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 24,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,014 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 GUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

MH05 GUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is MH05 GUJ safe to buy?

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