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OHF 286

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHF 286
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,216 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

General Corrosion underneath car

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,622 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,851 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,342 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,481 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,779 miles

Engine management light on, needs further investigation

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,139 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,236 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,800 miles

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

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

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

cut 2 n/s/f outer wall tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,493 miles

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

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

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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OHF 286 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OHF 286, 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 OHF 286 registered?

OHF 286 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is OHF 286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHF 286 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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