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MK05 XHF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,219 mi
Last recorded147,219 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 147,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 141,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 137,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,156 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,789 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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MK05 XHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK05 XHF, 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 MK05 XHF registered?

MK05 XHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 XHF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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