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CT55 HWL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,330 mi
Last recorded155,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,330 miles

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

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2022 155,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine light on pre 2008

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,311 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 140,514 miles

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obstructing some components.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,822 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 121,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

plastic under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,340 miles

advise unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic trays

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,505 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,129 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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CT55 HWL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CT55 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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