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BT55 HWV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 148,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 126,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,830 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,276 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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BT55 HWV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT55 HWV, 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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What year was BT55 HWV registered?

BT55 HWV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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