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PL05 HCD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,199 mi
Last recorded205,199 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 205,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 202,633 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 202,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 196,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 183,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 172,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 154,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,766 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 148,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 144,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured headlight (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 144,500 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on during test

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

unidentified noise from nearside front

Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,020 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 138,020 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,364 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 104,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,921 miles

1 out of 2 nearside rear side lights not working

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,797 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,699 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

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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PL05 HCD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL05 HCD, 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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PL05 HCD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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