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MH05 JLU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,403 mi
Last recorded164,403 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 164,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring component's

Pass 14 Apr 2023 156,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 156,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 145,828 miles

fuel filler cap seal is cracking still sealing

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,709 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both not clearing 100% (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,043 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of water leak under bonnet (offside front) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 125,043 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of water leak under bonnet (offside front) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,498 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 94,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 86,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 75,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

offside front tyre perishing outer edge & tear in outer wall

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,825 miles

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

front brake discs slight lip

offside front tyre perishing outer edge

offside rear tyre damaged inner & outer wall

tears in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,569 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,295 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 JLU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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