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X3 MHW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,780 mi
Last recorded197,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 MHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 197,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

travel on hand brake lever slight play front suspension arm front bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2021 197,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 190,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 178,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 168,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 168,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 158,978 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 158,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2015 145,585 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Emissions too clean to test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 122,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 116,300 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,070 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 79,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 64,837 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,516 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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X3 MHW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X3 MHW, 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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X3 MHW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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