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MH05 HAO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,174 mi
Last recorded121,174 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 111,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust loose at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,921 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,847 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust fouling body on start up suspect mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,909 miles

both front tyres tread getting low 235/50/18/w

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edgesand approaching limit 255/45/18/w

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,515 miles

near side front tyre tread is worn

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,030 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 HAO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

MH05 HAO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is MH05 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 HAO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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