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S8 HLD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HLD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 141,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,806 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,655 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

O/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

O/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,543 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 58,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,907 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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S8 HLD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S8 HLD, 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 S8 HLD registered?

S8 HLD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is S8 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 HLD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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