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PL05 HFM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,560 mi
Last recorded68,560 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,804 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 55,277 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 55,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,855 miles

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

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 23,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 20,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OSF tyre - badly worn inner shoulder.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,325 miles

OSF tyre - badly worn inner shoulder.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,323 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 HFM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL05 HFM, 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 PL05 HFM registered?

PL05 HFM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 HFM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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