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MH05 HGL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,514 mi
Last recorded156,514 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HGL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 156,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 150,140 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,140 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,646 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 126,547 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 126,547 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp cleaning device inop but no hids fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp cleaning device inop but no hids fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,663 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 HGL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HGL, 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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MH05 HGL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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