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BL55 HDY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,680 miles

Central Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 157,680 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,485 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 154,485 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring touching on steering column in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake caliper springs missing

Pass 12 Dec 2020 149,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,002 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some componants

Fail 8 Jan 2020 145,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some componants

Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,953 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted to underside and engine

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,403 miles

Emissions To Clean To Give Reading

Nearside Front Has Nail In

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,403 miles

Emissions To Clean To Give Reading

Nearside Front Has Nail In

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,188 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2013 96,141 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,397 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

o/s/r has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 24 Dec 2011 80,291 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,889 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,601 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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BL55 HDY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 HDY, 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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BL55 HDY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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