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PL05 HFB

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

333,089 mi
Last recorded333,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 333,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 317,923 miles

Rear rear brake pads on limit

Pass 29 Sep 2016 300,053 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 300,053 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 278,804 miles

Engine Covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 278,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine Covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 246,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 246,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 215,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 215,364 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 183,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS lamp on

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 157,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 88,402 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,028 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,211 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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PL05 HFB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFB, 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 PL05 HFB registered?

PL05 HFB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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