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SR05 HXN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 HXN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,470 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 137,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 125,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,193 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,186 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,999 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers

Offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre almost to markers and worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,457 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,826 miles

Both front tyres perished and split on outer walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine started rattling whilst on tickover,engine oil level was ok.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge + Nail stuck in tread

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished and split + bald on inner edge + nail stuck in tread

Recomend wheel alignment check

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,824 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

235/55/17 V

Both front tyres perished and split on outer walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine started rattling whilst on tickover,engine oil level was ok.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge + Nail stuck in tread

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished and split + bald on inner edge + nail stuck in tread

Recomend wheel alignment check

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,272 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SR05 HXN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SR05 HXN, 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 SR05 HXN registered?

SR05 HXN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is SR05 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 HXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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