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X3 HPV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,900 mi
Last recorded69,900 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 HPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,674 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 61,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,115 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,505 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X3 HPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X3 HPV, 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

How do I check the history of X3 HPV?

You can check the full history of X3 HPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X3 HPV registered?

X3 HPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is X3 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 HPV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X3 HPV have outstanding finance?

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