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MH55 ZNV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 154,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 151,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 148,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 139,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,978 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 124,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 124,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,792 miles

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,317 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,308 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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MH55 ZNV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MH55 ZNV, 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 MH55 ZNV registered?

MH55 ZNV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MH55 ZNV safe to buy?

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