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CT55 HNJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 HNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 142,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 142,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,993 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 119,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 119,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 110,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower arms have play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut cord not exposed

offside front tyre inner trad has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

offside rear tyre inner side wall has a cut cord not exposed

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut cord not exposed

offside front tyre inner trad has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

offside rear tyre inner side wall has a cut cord not exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front outer side wall cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,057 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum on the dipstick

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,057 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum on the dipstick

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,328 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)

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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CT55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CT55 HNJ, 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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CT55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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